Understanding the Times through a Biblical Christian Worldview
Each week we gather the headlines shaping the Church and the culture and link you straight to the original reporting — so you can stay informed and weigh the news with discernment. From religious liberty and persecution to cultural shifts and the signs of the times, these stories are curated to help you watch the world through a Biblical Christian lens.
MLB Official Warns Christian Athletes against Referencing Scripture on Pride Caps
After San Francisco Giants players quietly restored the rainbow's biblical Genesis meaning to Pride caps, a Major League Baseball official warned Christian athletes against referencing Scripture on the hats. The directive sides with the team against the players' subtle protest.
The Week Anthropic Lost Control of Its Own Launch
Just days after launching its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, Anthropic disabled them worldwide to comply with a U.S. export-control directive restricting foreign access over security concerns. The company disagreed, calling the cited jailbreak finding too narrow to justify recalling a widely used product.
4 Christian Responses to the Biggest Questions in 'Disclosure Day'
Reviewing Spielberg's Disclosure Day, Crosswalk offers four Christian responses to the film's big questions about alien life, government cover-ups, and faith. The piece notes the movie portrays the church positively and argues fascination with UFOs reflects a deeper human longing for transcendence.
Biden DOJ Targeted Parents at School Board Meetings Despite FBI, Sheriffs' Objections, Memos Show
Newly obtained memos show the Biden Justice Department pursued parents protesting at school-board meetings despite objections from FBI officials and county sheriffs, according to America First Legal. The documents stem from litigation over Attorney General Merrick Garland's 2021 directive targeting such parents.
NJ Bill Would Make 'Interference with Reproductive Health Care Services' a Crime
A New Jersey bill, A2218, would create a crime of "interference with reproductive health care services" and let abortion providers and the attorney general sue pro-life sidewalk counselors. Critics warn it threatens First Amendment activity the Supreme Court recently shielded in the state.
60,000 Christians Rally for Jesus in One of the World's Most Secular Countries
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered at the four-day Opwekking Pentecost Conference in Biddinghuizen, Netherlands—one of the world's most secular nations, where 60 percent claim no religion. With Gen Z increasingly drawn to faith, organizers and observers described the surge as a sign of European revival.
Why Do I Doubt My Salvation?
This Crosswalk reflection addresses why believers doubt their salvation, identifying such doubt as a common tactic of Satan. Pointing to John 3:16-17 and Ephesians 2:8-9, it reassures readers that salvation rests on faith in Christ alone and cannot be earned or lost.
New Book 'True Face of Islam' Equips Christians to Engage in Apologetics with Polemics
Sule Welply's new apologetics title, True Face of Islam, equips Christians to engage Islam confidently, examining the Quran, hadiths, and historical record in plain language. Now available on Amazon, the book blends apologetics with polemics for evidence-based conversations.
PERKINS: Happy Non-Gestating Parent's Day!
Tony Perkins argues that activists are reshaping culture through language, pointing to the term "non-gestating parent" as a replacement for father. He links the linguistic engineering to historical revolutionary movements and Orwell's warnings, urging Christians to defend the meaning of motherhood and fatherhood.
What Did Jesus Say about End Times?
Dr. Roger Barrier explains what Jesus taught about the end times, warning against deception, detailing signs like the abomination of desolation, and pointing to the rapture in Matthew 24. He urges believers to stay watchful and ready for Christ's any-moment return.
US Church Attendance Ticks Up, Stabilizing After COVID
A Hartford Institute for Religion Research study of more than 7,000 congregations finds in-person worship attendance rising for the first time in over two decades. Median weekly attendance, which fell from 137 in 2000 to 45 in 2021, reached 70 in 2025. Volunteering and finances also improved.
'Truth and Unity Amendment' Clears First SBC Vote
Messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando gave initial two-thirds approval to Albert Mohler's "Truth and Unity Amendment," limiting the office and function of pastor to men. The measure passed 6,028 to 2,026 (76.66%) and faces a required second vote in Indianapolis in 2027.
Campaign Targets 568 Firms Funding Trans Procedures for Kids
The 1792 Exchange launched a nationwide campaign pressing 568 companies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for employees' children. To earn a top score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index, those firms agreed to cover such procedures. CEO Douglas Napier urged executives to reverse policies he says harm minors.
Moral Acceptance of Birth Control, Gambling Drops in Gallup Poll
Gallup's 2026 Values and Beliefs survey found Americans' moral acceptance of several behaviors falling sharply. Approval of birth control dropped from 90% to a record-low 83%, while gambling fell to 57%. Acceptance also declined for births outside marriage, teen sex, and animal cloning, suggesting a possible conservative shift.
'I Left Islam in Mecca': Ex-Muslim on Why Many Turn to Christ
A former Muslim who says he left Islam during a pilgrimage to Mecca describes why growing numbers of Muslims are turning to Christ, often after dreams and visions of Jesus that prompt them to question lifelong beliefs. CBN reports such conversions are increasing across the Islamic world.
AI-Worshiping Churches, Spiralism, and the Zizians
Jim Denison examines "Spiralism," an informal movement whose followers treat AI-generated messages as revelation, and AI-worshiping groups like Way of the Future and Theta Noir. A violent offshoot, the Zizians, is linked to six deaths. Denison frames such technological idolatry as evidence of humanity's God-given hunger for meaning.
Whistleblower Vindicated on Title IX Gender-Identity Loophole
The Department of Education concluded that Biden-era officials engineered a loophole to keep enforcing a gender-identity reading of Title IX despite a court injunction, vindicating a whistleblower. Investigators found leaders "actively engaged" in efforts to thwart at least one regional office from following the injunction's plain meaning.
Gen Z Doesn't Trust Anyone
Ryan Burge's analysis finds Generation Z on track to become the least-trusting generation in modern American history, with only 13% saying others can be trusted. Among non-churchgoing Gen Z, 88% say "you can't be too careful," versus 50% of regular attenders—the widest trust gap of any cohort.
60,000 Rally for Jesus in One of the World's Most Secular Nations
Roughly 60,000 Christians gathered for the four-day Opwekking ("Awakening") Pentecost conference in the Netherlands, one of the world's most secular nations. CBN reports the event drew worshippers for prayer, teaching, and celebration of the Holy Spirit, signaling continued spiritual hunger amid widespread European secularism.
Pentagon Declines to 'Adjudicate Theological Debates'
After streamlining servicemembers' religious-affiliation categories from about 200 to 31, the Pentagon faced backlash when the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was listed without a "Christian" prefix. Rather than rule on whether Mormonism is Christian, the Defense Department removed all such prefixes and alphabetized the list.
The Death of Christian Colleges: Why Campuses Are Closing
Writing for CP Voices, the author mourns the closure of Trinity Christian College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, part of decades of Christian colleges and seminaries closing, merging, or drifting from biblical convictions. He argues the answer lies in discipleship and biblical-worldview training to pass truth to the next generation.
SBC Resolutions Address Assisted Suicide, Immigration, More
Messengers at the 2026 Southern Baptist Convention adopted eight resolutions in Orlando addressing disability ministry, assisted suicide, immigration, political violence, antisemitism, and America's 250th anniversary. The assisted-suicide resolution reaffirmed opposition to euthanasia "in all its forms," warning against rebranding it as medical care and citing Canada's expanding eligibility.
Christian Embassy Holds Emergency Summit on Antisemitism
The International Christian Embassy Jerusalem convened an emergency three-day summit to confront surging antisemitism since October 7 and awaken silent churches. President Jürgen Bühler cited dramatic spikes in anti-Jewish incidents worldwide. The gathering also addressed Replacement Theology and equipped pastors to teach the Jewish roots of Christianity.
Was Fidelity Month Created to Counter Pride Month?
Jim Denison considers whether "Fidelity Month," launched in 2023 to promote commitment to God, family, and country, was created as a counter to Pride Month, with which it shares June. Denison uses the question to point readers toward a deeper truth about ordering one's loves and loyalties.
Decades of Pediatric Transgender Research Riddled With Errors
A critical review found decades of research underpinning pediatric transgender procedures riddled with errors. Just the News reports the Biden administration again politicized gender-identity science, with emails showing it leaned on a speculative "family rejection" theory to justify an affirmation mandate in foster-care regulation despite scientific objections.
What Are the New Heavens and New Earth in Isaiah and Revelation?
Clarence Haynes explains the biblical teaching on the new heavens and new earth promised in Isaiah 65 and 66, 2 Peter 3, and Revelation 21. He describes God's future restoration of creation—free from sin, death, and tears—where the redeemed dwell with Him forever as He makes all things new.
SBC Votes to Condemn Physician-Assisted Suicide as Unbiblical
Opening with a physically healthy Canadian woman seeking assisted death for mental illness, this report covers the Southern Baptist Convention's vote condemning physician-assisted suicide as unbiblical. It situates the resolution within a global expansion of "medical aid in dying" across Europe, Canada, and parts of the United States.
Christian Officer Settles After Questioning Islam in Training
Luke Salmons, a former North Yorkshire police community support officer, reached a confidential settlement after alleging religious discrimination. He was suspended and later barred from policing after questioning Islam during mandatory diversity training that repeatedly chanted "Islam is a religion of peace." The Christian Legal Centre backed his case.
Christians Caught in Sudan's War; 160 Churches Damaged or Destroyed
CBN reports more than 160 churches have been damaged or destroyed in Sudan's civil war, some looted or turned into military barracks. Open Doors ranks Sudan the fourth-worst nation for Christian persecution. Aid groups describe famine and sexual violence, yet many pastors refuse to abandon their congregations.
Can a Judge Prevent a Child From Attending Church?
Prophecy News Watch highlights a custody case in which a judge barred a child from attending church during a parent's visitation, amid religious differences between separated parents. Religious-liberty advocates warn the precedent could threaten millions of shared-custody families' freedom to raise children in the faith.
Informational or Formational? What People Think About AI and the Bible
American Bible Society's State of the Bible finds Americans evenly split among optimism, pessimism, and uncertainty about AI. Only 14% believe AI can help them understand Scripture, and unease over AI-assisted sermons persists, though unfavorable views softened. Notably, non-Christians view AI-assisted preaching most unfavorably.
Thousands of Mosques Close: Why Christianity Is Soaring in Iran While Islam Is Collapsing
Tens of thousands of mosques have reportedly closed across Iran as Islam declines and Christianity surges underground. Ministry leader Mohammad Faridi states "Islam is dead in Iran," pointing to deep disillusionment with the ruling regime and rising conversions to Christ despite severe persecution of believers.
When Should a Married Couple Separate?
Drawing on counseling thousands of couples through MarriageHelper.com, the writer argues there is only one valid reason for a married couple to separate, urging spouses toward reconciliation and biblical commitment rather than treating separation as a routine response to marital conflict.
Federal Court Blocks War Department From Booting Trans Troops, Allows Ban on New Recruits
A federal court in Washington, D.C., blocked the War Department from discharging current transgender service members but allowed officials to bar new transgender recruits, ruling the administration failed to show that temporarily halting removals would harm national security. The broader policy dispute remains unresolved.
White House Correspondents' Dinner Suspect to Be Charged
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article reflects on reports that a suspect in the shooting that postponed the White House Correspondents' Dinner will face charges, examining through a biblical, nonpartisan lens what the violence reveals about the human condition and society's need for the gospel.
Christian Group Wins Big After School District Allegedly Targeted Bible Program
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction halting policies LifeWise Academy says targeted its release-time Bible program in Everett, Washington. CEO Joe Penton called weekly permission-slip rules and sealed-envelope requirements for Bibles discriminatory. The ruling reverses the restrictions while litigation against Everett Public Schools continues.
10 Things Christians Shouldn't Say When Someone Dies
Crosswalk's Beth Ann Baus lists ten well-meaning but unhelpful things Christians often say to the grieving, encouraging believers to offer presence, compassion, and scriptural hope instead of clichés that can wound mourners rather than comfort them.
Time Travel, the Multiverse, and the Sovereignty of God
Contributor Hannah Tu uses cultural fascination with time travel and the multiverse—from H.G. Wells to "Back to the Future" and "Spider-Verse"—to reflect on God's sovereignty, arguing believers can rest in divine providence rather than agonizing over alternate realities and "what-if" regrets.
Speakers Object to Transgender Athletes in Girls Sports
At a central California press conference, speakers objected to the California Interscholastic Federation's 13-year-old policy permitting transgender athletes born male to compete in girls' track and field championships. Critics argued the rule denies female athletes fair competition and called for its repeal.
The New World Screwworm and a Warning for Our Souls
Dr. Jim Denison's Daily Article draws a spiritual lesson from the northward spread of the New World screwworm—a flesh-eating parasite threatening livestock—using it as a metaphor for how sin quietly infests and corrupts, and calling readers to vigilant dependence on Christ.
Ex-Trans Girl Testifies as Congress Considers Nationwide Ban on Transgender Procedures on Kids
Detransitioner Chloe Cole, 21, told the Senate HELP Committee that pediatric gender procedures amount to "child abuse" and should be banned nationwide. Cole, who underwent a double mastectomy at 15, said the promised peace never came. An LGBTQ-rights advocate countered that parents should decide such care.
What Is the Biblical Role of a Husband?
A Crosswalk article examines the biblical role of a husband, drawing on Scripture to describe a "good husband" as one who loves sacrificially, leads humbly, and serves his wife and family after the pattern of Christ's love for the church.
Cartels, Indigenous Leaders Fuel Religious Intolerance in Mexico
A Christian Solidarity Worldwide report, "Protection on Paper," finds drug cartels and indigenous "uses and customs" authorities driving systematic religious-freedom violations in Mexico. Christians who reject communal rituals face fines, beatings, imprisonment, and displacement, while pastors are targeted for anti-drug outreach. Government at every level fails to protect victims.
College Faculty Study Shows Campaign Donations Skew Far to the Left
A new study assessed college faculty members' political ideology using campaign-contribution data rather than party registration, finding donations cluster heavily on the left. Researchers say the funding-based method offers a sharper measure of professors' politics, reinforcing concerns about ideological imbalance across higher education.
Incoming ERLC President Affirms Government's Duty to Protect the Right to Worship
Incoming Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission president Evan Lenow commended states passing laws shielding houses of worship from disruptive protesters, calling protection of peaceful worship a constitutional and God-given government duty. He cited a January disruption at a St. Paul Southern Baptist church as evidence of growing threats.
'In the Name of Jesus': Scientific Study Confirms Power of Just 5 Minutes of In-Person Prayer
A University of Maryland School of Medicine study found that just five minutes of in-person intercessory prayer reduced pain and anxiety, with benefits persisting for weeks. Researchers suggest such prayer can complement medication, noting 43% of Americans desire in-person prayer during medical care.
Virginians File Lawsuit Against Democrats' Extreme Abortion Amendment Push
The Founding Freedoms Law Center, tied to The Family Foundation of Virginia, sued over a proposed state constitutional amendment enshrining abortion rights, arguing the ballot language is deceptive. Critics warn the broadly worded measure could eliminate parental-consent requirements for minors seeking abortions and sterilization.
What Is Apologetics and Why Is It Important?
Crosswalk's Jaime Jo Wright explains what apologetics is—the reasoned defense of the Christian faith—and why it matters, encouraging believers to understand the evidence for their beliefs so they can answer skeptics and share the gospel with confidence and clarity.
How Literally Should Christians Read the Bible?
A Denison Forum contributor column examines how literally Christians should read Scripture, distinguishing genres such as historical narrative, poetry, and figurative language while affirming biblical authority, and urging readers to interpret each passage according to its intended meaning rather than a flat literalism.
'Transgender Experiments on Animals' Banned in NIH Spending Bill Upon Request of GOP Lawmakers
Nineteen GOP lawmakers secured language in an NIH spending bill banning federally funded "transgender experiments on animals," alleging the agency and grantees laundered tax dollars through unrelated grants to fund experiments promoting irreversible gender transitions for children. The measure targets studies critics call grotesque.