A brief Excerpt: This week: a landmark ruling on girls' sports, Iran seizes a church, DOJ's religious liberty report, false prophets, AI's spiritual dangers, and America's Biblical roots examined.
Crosswalk — A Prayer to Be a Bold Witness for Christ | Your Daily Prayer — Crosswalk publishes a daily prayer encouraging Christians to share their faith despite fears of saying the wrong thing or offending others. The prayer, written by Emily Rose Massey, emphasizes relying on the Holy Spirit and approaching conversations with gentleness and respect while pointing others to Christ.
Just the News — DOJ releases religious liberty report, provides recommendations for future protections — President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission delivered its final report, outlining 12 recommendations to address threats to religious freedoms. Based on testimony from over 100 witnesses, the report documented cases of alleged religious persecution and called for DOJ clarification on the Establishment Clause and repeal of the Johnson Amendment.
Crosswalk — 8 Ways to Spot False Prophets in Today’s Churches — Article outlines eight ways to identify false prophets in modern churches: relying on the Holy Spirit’s witness, checking alignment with Scripture, noting lack of personal accountability, recognizing imposed legalism, observing toxic church culture, spotting self-aggrandizement, and examining whether predictions come true.
Just the News — Parents go nuclear on school district for forcing LGBTQ on their kids, seek punitive damages — Parents filed a lawsuit against Sunnyvale School District for refusing to provide opt-outs from LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum materials, claiming the district violated a 2025 Supreme Court precedent requiring parental notification and consent for materials conflicting with religious instruction.
Crosswalk — 8 Signs of the End Times That All Christians Should Know — Crosswalk article lists eight biblical signs of the end times, including cold hearts, great delusion, wars, natural disasters, Christian persecution, false prophets, and false messiahs. The article cites contemporary examples and encourages Christians to remain vigilant and grounded in Scripture.
Just the News — Texas becomes first state to make Bible required reading — Texas State Board of Education voted to require approximately 200 biblical passages in public school curricula across all grade levels, taking effect in 2030-2031. The mandate has drawn criticism from educators, religious groups, and civil liberties organizations over religious favoritism and implementation concerns.
Crosswalk — After Loss, U.S. Soccer Team Still Gathers to Pray: ‘All Glory Belongs to God’ — The U.S. men’s soccer team gathered for a post-match prayer after losing 3-2 to Turkey on Thursday. Defender Mark McKenzie led the midfield prayer of gratitude. The team, which includes several publicly faithful players, had also prayed after victories, demonstrating faith independent of game outcomes.
Just the News — Parents go nuclear on school district for forcing LGBTQ on their kids, seek punitive damages — Religious liberty firm Becket sued Sunnyvale School District for allegedly violating a 2025 Supreme Court precedent requiring parental notification and opt-outs for LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum. The district initially acknowledged the ruling but later denied opt-out requests, claiming state law supersedes the precedent.
Crosswalk — 7 Reasons We Should Be Wary of Seeking Spiritual Guidance from AI — An article outlines seven concerns about using AI for spiritual guidance. Key points include that AI lacks relationship with God, cannot receive the Holy Spirit’s guidance, cannot discern theological truth, cannot provide pastoral care, carries cultural bias, encourages passive learning, and cannot be held spiritually accountable for errors.
Just the News — Poll: Majority of Americans believe country not adhering to founding ideals — A Center Square poll found 86% of registered U.S. voters support America’s founding principles, but only 31% believe those principles are being practiced well. The survey of 2,585 voters was conducted June 1-4, 2026, with a margin of error of ±1.93%.
Crosswalk — 8 Signs of the End Times That All Christians Should Know — Article lists eight biblical signs of the end times, including hearts growing cold, great delusion, wars, natural disasters, Christian persecution, false prophets, and false messiahs. It references Matthew 24 and other scriptures while citing contemporary global events as potential fulfillments.
Just the News — Trump signs executive orders to fast-track development of quantum computing — President Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and implement quantum-resistant encryption by 2031. The orders call for creating a quantum computer capable of scientific research at a national laboratory by 2028 and aim to defend against quantum-driven cyberattacks.
The Washington Stand — Resolution to Preserve Daughters of the American Revolution for Women Only Is Defeated — The Daughters of the American Revolution rejected a member resolution Friday that would limit membership to biological women. DAR leadership cited legal risks under D.C. law, while supporters argued the organization has First Amendment protections. The vote occurred after fraud allegations triggered a second ballot count.
Crosswalk — 9 Strategies to Help You Fight Habitual Sin — Aaron D’Anthony Brown outlines nine strategies for overcoming habitual sin, including honesty, identifying personal motivation, forming good habits, building introspection, setting limits, seeking accountability, prayer, cultivating self-reliance, and maintaining hope. Brown draws from personal experience, recovery groups, and Scripture.
Just the News — Trump’s HHS brings back common sense biological approach to sex ed — The Trump administration’s HHS department is terminating 53 of 67 grants from a Biden-era Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, removing nearly $70 million in federal funding. The department cited sexually explicit and medically inaccurate content, replacing terminated programs with $8.3 million in new funding focused on age-appropriate education.
The Washington Stand — Poll: GOP Voter Enthusiasm Is Down, and Trump’s Abortion Policies Aren’t Helping — A Family Research Council poll found only 20% of GOP voters are aware abortions have increased since Dobbs. The survey indicates 6% of Republican voters would be less likely to vote Republican due to the Trump administration’s inaction on abortion drug regulation, while Democratic voter enthusiasm leads Republicans by 13 points heading into midterm elections.
Just the News — Calif. stops prosecuting pro-lifer, still tries to cripple groups promoting abortion ‘reversal’ — California prosecutors agreed to dismiss charges against pro-life activist Anastasia Rogers after a jury rejected their case. Meanwhile, California’s attorney general seeks a $20 million penalty against Heartbeat International for promoting abortion pill reversal, claiming it violates false advertising laws.
Crosswalk — Evangelical Alliance Urges Christians to Share Faith Boldly with Muslims — The UK Evangelical Alliance encourages Christians to actively share their faith with Muslims despite opposition and indifference. A webinar speaker emphasized that Christians should engage Muslim neighbors respectfully, noting the church has inadequately equipped believers for such conversations compared to mosque preparation efforts.
Christian Today — Carl Trueman on the crisis of the West and why nationalism and cultural Christianity are not the answer — Theologian Carl Trueman argues Western civilization’s decline stems from viewing humans as autonomous and self-creating. He warns against Christian nationalism as mere identity politics, advocates for long-term institutional rebuilding, and distinguishes patriotism from nationalist ideology.
The Washington Stand — British Monarch Redefines Role to Protect ‘Multi-Faith Nation’ — Buckingham Palace’s 2025/26 financial report redefines King Charles III’s role from “Defender of the Faith” to protecting faith in a “multi-faith nation.” The change reflects Britain’s religious diversity, though the article notes recent social tensions involving religious communities.
Just the News — Texas Supreme Court says woman who regrets gender transition can sue therapist — The Texas Supreme Court ruled that a woman can proceed with a lawsuit against a therapist who recommended her for a double mastectomy in 2021. The court determined the statute of limitations had not expired, allowing her negligence and fraud claims to move forward.
Crosswalk — Tarot Card Reader with 1 Million Followers Becomes Christian, Deletes Content — A prominent tarot card reader known as “Alex Reads Tarot” announced she has become a Christian and deleted all tarot-related content. With nearly 1 million followers, she stated her growing faith made it impossible to continue practicing tarot and plans to use her platform to point others to Christ.
Christian Today — Religion plays major role in economic growth, new research finds — A study by economists from Warwick, Chapman, and Munich universities finds religion significantly influences economic development through education, financial systems, family structure, and institutions. The research challenges conventional economic theories focusing solely on investment and technology.
Crosswalk.com — Guilt and the Great Deception in the Christian Life — Author Candice Lucey distinguishes between shame and conviction in Christian faith. She addresses those who left churches due to guilt, arguing that shame is a lie while guilt is God’s conviction meant to restore relationships. She encourages engaging with Jesus rather than rejecting faith based on negative church experiences.
The Western Journal — It’s Happening: CA Revival Extends for Weeks, ‘Greatest Nights’ in Over 50 Years of Evangelist’s Crusades — Evangelist Mario Murillo’s tent crusade in Stockton, California extended from four nights to 52 days, with hundreds responding nightly to the Gospel message. Murillo cited Barna polling showing 66% of Americans have made personal commitments to Jesus, with Gen Z leading increased church attendance.
CBN News — High Court Issues Major Ruling on Transgender Athletes in Girls’ Sports — The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state laws requiring transgender athletes to compete on teams matching their biological sex do not violate the Constitution or Title IX. The decision affects laws in Idaho and West Virginia, with at least 25 other states having similar restrictions.
Just the News — San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle hundreds of sex abuse lawsuits — The San Francisco Archdiocese agreed to pay $395 million to settle approximately 530 lawsuits from alleged childhood sexual abuse victims. The settlement includes child protection and transparency reforms. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone stated the church has a moral obligation to bring healing to those affected.
The Washington Stand — Pressure Mounts on EPA to Test Drinking Water for Traces of Abortion Pill — Fourteen Republican state attorneys general urge the EPA to test drinking water for mifepristone contaminants, citing rising infertility rates and increased abortion pill usage. Officials argue current EPA testing standards date to 1996 and may not reflect current drug levels in wastewater.
Washington Stand — The Constitution Never Anticipated Artificial Intelligence — Retired Army Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis argues that AI’s concentration of computing power, capital, and data in few hands challenges constitutional principles designed to disperse authority. He calls for congressional guardrails including constitutional impact assessments and mandatory human review before AI systems become embedded in federal government operations.
Crosswalk — What’s Going on in Heaven before the Great Tribulation? — Dr. Roger Barrier addresses biblical descriptions of heavenly activity prior to the Great Tribulation, examining Revelation 4:1-11. He explains John’s vision of God’s throne room, including symbolic creatures, twenty-four elders, and continuous worship, emphasizing the centrality of God’s glory.
Christian Today — Christians warn proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban is an attack on free speech — The Evangelical Alliance and Christian Institute oppose draft legislation banning conversion therapy, citing vague definitions that could criminalize parental conversations and infringe religious freedoms. They argue existing laws already address coercive practices. Conservative Party previously abandoned similar efforts.
The Christian Post — Churches are Neglecting Marriage Crisis, Jimmy Evans Warns — XO Marriage founder Jimmy Evans reports that 85% of churches allocate no budget to marriage ministry, contributing to declining marriage rates. The organization is expanding free digital courses and transitioning leadership to help churches address what leaders describe as a growing marriage crisis.
CNN — Anti-AI evangelist Joe Allen’s message resonates with Trump supporters despite administration’s hands-off approach — Joe Allen, who warned about AI dangers at Dallas’ First Baptist Church, has become a national voice against artificial intelligence. His message resonates with Trump supporters concerned about job losses and technology’s societal impact, creating a potential rift within the Republican base over AI regulation.
Graphs About Religion — The Nones Are Everywhere Now: What Fifty Years of Data Tells Us About Religion and Place — Analysis of 50 years of General Social Survey data shows religious non-affiliation has risen in all U.S. geographic areas. Nones now comprise 28-33% across large metros, smaller metros, and small towns. Rural evangelicals have shifted dramatically toward Republicans, while Black Protestant representation in cities has collapsed from dominant to 5%.
Just the News / The Center Square — America 250: Founding fathers, presidents point to the Bible as the anchor of liberty — During America 250 celebrations, the article documents statements from presidents Grant, Coolidge, Ford, Roosevelt, Reagan, Taylor, and Lincoln, along with founding fathers, who cited the Bible’s influence on American founding principles, liberty, and the necessity of biblical teaching for maintaining free society.
The Western Journal — Supreme Court Delivers Win for Women’s Sports in Landmark Transgender Athletes Ruling — The Supreme Court upheld state laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring men from competing in women’s sports in a 6-3 decision. The majority included Chief Justice Roberts and five other justices. The three liberal justices dissented. The ACLU challenged both laws; the Alliance Defending Freedom defended them.
Evangelical Times — Ultimate Engineering and Ultimate Truth: Professors Burgess and McIntosh Defend Biblical Creationism in Coventry — Approximately 70 people attended an April 11 event at Gospel Hall in Coventry where Professors Stuart Burgess and Andy McIntosh presented arguments for biblical creationism. Professor Burgess discussed design in the human body, contrasting secular and Christian worldviews on biological design.
Just the News — Melania Trump urges support for LGBT community while supporting SCOTUS transgender ruling — First Lady Melania Trump posted on X stating that Americans can support LGBTQIA+ rights while protecting female athletes in sports. This followed a Supreme Court 6-3 ruling upholding state bans on transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports, which Justice Kavanaugh said should not result in vilification.
Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University — 2026 American Worldview Inventory – Report #4: Most Adults’ Beliefs about Humanity and the Supernatural Stray from Biblical Teaching — Research from Dr. George Barna shows most U.S. adults reject biblical perspectives on humanity and the supernatural. Only 57% believe humans are God’s creation in need of redemption, 30% accept Christ as salvation from sin, and 27% view human life as sacred. Majority supports abortion as morally acceptable.
The Washington Stand — Focus on Child Welfare Accompanies Declining Support for Same-Sex Marriage — A Gallup poll shows support for same-sex marriage has dropped six percentage points since 2022-2023, falling to 65% overall. Republican support declined from 55% to 37% in four years. Family Research Council leaders attribute the shift to concerns about child welfare in same-sex households.
1819 News — Col. John Eidsmoe: Are ‘unalienable rights’ biblical? — Colonel John Eidsmoe argues that the Declaration of Independence’s concept of unalienable rights is biblically consistent. He contends that rights derive from God, not government, citing scriptural examples and the Ten Commandments’ prohibitions as evidence of inherent human rights and dignity.
Washington Stand — Government Corruption and Biblical Realism — Commentary examines ethical standards for government officials through biblical lens and historical examples. Discusses President Trump’s $2.2 billion reported income in 2025, including cryptocurrency windfalls, alongside Biden family’s alleged business dealings. Argues Scripture sets ideals for officials while recognizing fallen human nature requires governmental checks.
CBN News — Faith Takes Center Stage at The Great American State Fair on the National Mall — The Museum of the Bible hosted a “Faith, Values and Inspiration Day” event on the National Mall as part of the Great American State Fair celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Christian musicians performed, and speakers discussed the Bible’s influence on American founding and religious liberty.
Crosswalk — Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Historian Says the Answer Is Complicated — Historian Thomas S. Kidd of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary argues that whether America was founded as a Christian nation depends on how the question is framed. While Christianity influenced the founding, the nation deliberately chose religious liberty and no state church, unlike England.
Denison Forum — Iran targets Christians as fear of US fades — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced plans to confiscate St. Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran, citing a 1998 court ruling. Iranian officials stated they no longer fear American reprisals. Iran is considered to have one of the fastest-growing Christian populations in the Middle East, with an estimated 1.2 million believers.
Crosswalk Headlines — Delaware Agrees to Stop Enforcing Law Targeting Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers — Delaware agreed to permanently stop enforcing a 2024 law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to disclose lack of licensed medical professionals. The state will pay $50,000 in attorney fees following a federal lawsuit claiming the law violated the First Amendment.
Crosswalk.com — Does Christian Liberty Look Like 4th of July Independence? — Crosswalk.com examines the distinction between Christian liberty and secular independence, particularly around the Fourth of July celebration. The article explores biblical perspectives on freedom and how Christian freedom differs from national independence, encouraging readers to center their understanding on God’s love.