Crosswalk — What it Does – and Doesn’t – Mean That the Husband Is the Spiritual Leader of the Home — Article outlines biblical perspective on husbands as spiritual leaders in marriage. Clarifies this role does not mean superiority or dominance, but rather sacrificial leadership modeled after Christ’s love for the church. Emphasizes mutual sanctification and shared responsibility in raising godly families.
Washington Stand — China Releases 9 Zion Church Members, Escalates Charges against 9 Others Detained — Nine members of Beijing’s Zion Church were released after eight months of detention, while nine church leaders now face more serious criminal charges including illegal business operations and fraud. The crackdown began in October 2025 against the prominent house church.
The Washington Stand — Bogus Poll Claims ‘Supermajority’ of Americans Want More LGBT Pride — The Washington Stand criticizes a GLAAD poll claiming majority support for corporate Pride participation. The article cites lack of transparency, missing crosstabs, the survey company’s prior accreditation loss, and argues the poll’s questions are vaguely worded and misinterpreted to reach predetermined conclusions.
The Christian Post — Judge Awarded $640K After Refusing to Officiate Same-Sex Weddings — A Texas judge received a $10,000 settlement and $630,000 in attorneys’ fees after being disciplined for refusing to perform same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs. A court ruled the Commission on Judicial Conduct cannot investigate or sanction her for the refusal.
Crosswalk — U.S. Soccer, Fueled by Faith, Enjoys Historic World Cup Start — The U.S. men’s soccer team defeated Australia 2-0 in World Cup play, qualifying for the knockout stage. A viral image showed players gathered in a midfield prayer circle. Multiple squad members, including defender Mark McKenzie, goalkeeper Matt Freese, and captain Christian Pulisic, are outspoken about their Christian faith.
Washington Stand — The Next Temptation: AI, Transhumanism, and the Battle for the Image of God — Robert Maginnis examines transhumanism—the philosophy of using technology to transcend biological limitations—as it advances through AI and brain-computer interfaces. He argues Christians should distinguish between healing medicine and human enhancement, maintaining that human dignity comes from God, not technological upgrades.
The Washington Stand — Colorado Doctors Individually Refuse to Practice at Trans Center over Fear of Personal Consequences — Colorado Children’s Hospital reinstated gender-affirming care for minors following a state Supreme Court order, but all doctors at its gender center independently declined to prescribe puberty blockers or cross-sex hormones, citing federal legal risks.
CBN News — SBC Moves Closer to Formal Ban on Female Pastors as Beth Moore Asks, ‘What About the Abuse?’ — Southern Baptist Convention delegates voted 75 percent to advance a formal ban on female pastors. Beth Moore, who left the SBC in 2021, questioned whether the denomination has adequately addressed pastoral abuse of women. An SBC official stated the denomination prioritizes abuse prevention through new initiatives.
The Christian Post — What Happens When AI Starts Targeting Christians — Five FBI employees were fired for a 2023 memo improperly linking Catholic congregations to extremism. The article warns that AI-driven surveillance systems could automate such biased targeting at scale, citing China’s church monitoring as a cautionary example and noting Pope Leo’s recent encyclical addressing AI and religious freedom.
Crosswalk — Judge Given $640K After Refusing to Officiate Same-Sex Wedding — A Texas judge won $640,000 in damages and attorney fees after being disciplined for refusing to officiate same-sex weddings based on religious beliefs. The Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act protected her rights. She provided referral lists of willing officiants.
CBN News — Brazilian Parents Sentenced to 50 Days in Jail for Homeschooling Their Girls — A Brazilian judge sentenced parents Audato and Ieda Denardi to 50 days in prison for homeschooling their daughters, citing intellectual neglect and failure to teach tolerance and diversity. The prosecutor recommended acquittal. Brazil’s homeschooling laws remain unclear despite a 2019 Supreme Court ruling and pending legislation.
The Christian Post — Most Americans Still Believe Religion Is Good for Society — A Gallup survey found 65% of Americans believe a more religious nation would benefit society, down from 75% in 2013. Support declined among Democrats, young adults, and women, while increasing among Republicans and Catholics. Americans remain divided on government promoting moral values.
Washington Stand — Americans’ Approval of Artificial Intelligence Is Plummeting — A Pew Research poll shows only 16% of Americans believe AI will positively impact society. AI chatbot usage has grown from one-third to nearly half of adults since 2024. Majorities across all age groups report concerns that AI is advancing too quickly and will negatively affect employment, privacy, and human relationships.
The Washington Stand — NYT ‘Essay’ Mutilates Father’s Day like a Gender Transition Procedure Mutilates Bodies — The Washington Stand published commentary criticizing The New York Times for running a Father’s Day guest essay by a transgender man about raising his daughter. The author argues the piece represents an LGBT agenda promotion and discusses concerns about father-daughter relationships and gender identity.
Crosswalk — Was America Founded as a Christian Nation? Historian Says the Answer Is Complicated — Thomas S. Kidd, a church history professor at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, argues that whether America was founded as a Christian nation depends on how the question is framed. He notes Christianity influenced the founding but the Founders deliberately chose religious liberty over an official state church.
CBN News — Cleveland Clinic Agrees to Stop Performing Trans Procedures on Children After DOJ Pressure — Cleveland Clinic settled with the U.S. Department of Justice to stop providing transgender services including puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries to minors for 20 years. The clinic will pay $2 million for de-transition care and $308,000 for billing allegations. This follows a similar Texas Children’s Hospital agreement.
The Christian Post — Canadian Christians Monitoring Impact of Bill C-9 on Free Speech — The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada says it will monitor effects of Bill C-9, which removes the “good faith” defense for religious statements deemed controversial. Three defenses against willful promotion of hatred remain available. The justice minister says people can still pray and preach without criminal sanction.
Washington Stand — The Next Gutenberg Moment: Why Christians Should Lead the AI Storytelling Revolution — Google invested $75 million in film studio A24 to develop AI filmmaking tools. The commentary argues that as AI democratizes film production like the printing press democratized publishing, Christians should create biblically grounded stories using these new technologies rather than ceding storytelling influence to secular institutions.
Crosswalk — Why Does God Heal Some People but Not Others? — Article examines biblical perspectives on selective healing, citing examples from Jesus and Paul. Argues God’s primary mission is spiritual salvation rather than physical comfort, and that suffering may serve divine purposes beyond immediate healing, requiring faith even amid doubt.
Just the News — Pro-life orgs urge an end to mail-order abortion in letter to Acting AG Blanche — Over 80 pro-life organizations sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting settlement of Louisiana v. FDA and an end to mail-order abortion. The groups cite safety concerns and claim approximately 15,000 babies die monthly from mail-order abortions in pro-life states.
The Washington Stand — Talarico: Judaism, Christianity, Islam Are Different Seasons of Same Show, Christianity Is ‘Most Violent’ — Texas State Representative James Talarico (D) stated in a February 2026 New Yorker interview that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam represent different seasons of the same show, calling Christianity the most violent. The article provides theological and historical analysis challenging these characterizations.
Christian Today — New study links marriage to lower rates of family breakdown — A new study by the Marriage Foundation argues that marriage itself substantially reduces relationship breakdown rates, independent of socioeconomic factors. Research analyzing 3,300 couples found married parents had separation rates of 26% by their child’s fourteenth birthday, compared to 45% for unmarried parents.
CBN News — Would Aliens, UFOs Destroy Christians’ Faith? — CBN News explores whether evidence of aliens and UFOs would challenge Christian faith. Faith leaders and experts note potential compatibility between extraterrestrial life and biblical doctrine, with some suggesting reported phenomena may be demonic rather than physical.
Just the News — Public universities punish criticism of gender ideology as harassment, discrimination: lawsuits — Student organizations Young America’s Foundation and Defending Education filed federal lawsuits against University of Minnesota and University of California, alleging their sexual harassment policies violate free speech rights by punishing students for misgendering, deadnaming, or opposing gender ideology.
Crosswalk — Canada’s Bill C-9 Causes Alarm in Evangelical Leaders — Canada’s Bill C-9, the Combating Hate Act, introduces stricter hate crime measures and updated legal definitions. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada expresses concern that the bill removes religious speech defense protections, eliminating the ‘good faith’ legal defense for religious statements deemed controversial by others.
Washington Stand — PERKINS: 11 Years Later, the Receipts for Same-Sex Marriage Are In — Tony Perkins reports that Gallup polling shows declining American support for same-sex marriage, homosexual conduct, and transgenderism since 2022-2023. Perkins attributes the shift to Americans evaluating actual consequences rather than promises made during the Obergefell decision.
The Washington Stand — ‘It’s Really Scary’: GOP Study Committee Highlights Spiraling Abortion Drug Crisis — The Republican Study Committee held a roundtable to address concerns about mifepristone distribution across state lines without medical oversight. GOP lawmakers discussed adverse health effects, unregulated online sales, and potential harms including coercion and non-consensual administration of the drug.
The Christian Post — UMC Cuts Ties With Asbury Seminary Over Same-Sex Marriage Stance — The United Methodist Church removed Asbury Theological Seminary from its approved seminaries list after 80 years due to disagreements over same-sex marriage and LGBT clergy ordination. The decision follows the UMC’s 2024 votes removing restrictions on both. Asbury maintains its biblical convictions on marriage and sexuality remain unchanged.
Crosswalk.com — 7 Steps to Share the Gospel with a Stranger — An article by Taylor Jensen discusses approaches to sharing the gospel with strangers. It notes that while Christians often pray for perfect moments to evangelize, God typically expects believers to create opportunities for sharing their faith themselves.
Western Journal — Trump Admin Moves Against WPATH, Trans Organization — The Federal Trade Commission, partnering with Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas, sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, alleging it made false claims about the safety and necessity of puberty blockers, hormones, and sex-change surgeries for children.
Christian Today — There’s a revolution taking place in local journalism – but churches could be missing out — Independent local news outlets are expanding across the UK and US to fill gaps left by declining traditional newspapers. These new media organizations seek partnerships with churches and community groups to strengthen local journalism and democratic accountability.
The Western Journal — War Department Whittles Down Number of ‘Religions’ It Recognizes — The U.S. Department of War reduced officially recognized religions from 211 to 31. The change, signed by Under Secretary Anthony Tata, consolidates faith codes like Baptist denominations under single umbrellas and removes designations including atheism, paganism, and Wicca. Officials cite streamlining chaplaincy support as the reason.
Houston Chronicle — State Board of Education votes on Christianity-focused changes to English and social studies standards — Texas State Board of Education is voting this week on revised social studies and English standards that would require students to learn Christian history and Biblical figures as historical content, include a mandatory Bible reading list, and expand historical topics across all grade levels, entering schools in 2030.
ODM Daily — 61 of 74 Anti-Christian Freedom Laws Passed by Labor Governments in Australia — According to the Australian Christian Freedom Index 2025, 74 Acts of Parliament have restricted Christian freedom over 25 years. The analysis found 61 were passed by Labor governments, 8 by moderate Coalition governments, and 5 by more conservative Coalition governments.
Graphs About Religion — America’s Largest Churches: Over a Decade of Data — An analysis of Outreach Magazine’s data on the 100 largest U.S. churches from 2015-2025 reveals that the top ten churches combined their attendance from 260,000 to 427,000. While large churches remain consistently large, the biggest churches have grown significantly larger over the decade.
CNN — Texas on verge of mandating Bible curriculum in public schools — Texas State Board of Education is expected to vote Friday on requiring Biblical stories and verses as K-12 curriculum reading. The proposal includes children’s Bible adaptations and specific passages. Supporters argue the Bible is essential literary and historical text; opponents cite church-state separation concerns and parental religious autonomy.
Just the News — Appeals court rules in favor of two Christian flight attendants who claim discrimination — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in favor of flight attendants Lacey Smith and Marli Brown, who claimed wrongful termination from Alaska Airlines and discrimination by their union for faith-based comments on an employee network regarding a proposed federal law.
Crosswalk — Gen Z Is Leading the Way in Church Attendance and Evangelism, Lifeway Survey Finds — A Lifeway Research survey found Gen Z Protestant churchgoers (ages 18-28) attend worship services 6.2 times monthly and small groups 5.0 times monthly, exceeding older generations. They also share faith more frequently, though they rank last in theological beliefs and biblical understanding.
The Washington Stand — California Sues Children’s Hospital for Complying with Trump Order on Child Gender Transitions — California Attorney General Rob Bonta sued Rady Children’s Hospital after it terminated its gender transition program for children in response to a Trump executive order banning federal funding for such procedures. The state reached an agreement allowing puberty blockers to continue being prescribed to children.
Washington Stand — Civil Society Protests for the Right to Life amidst Multilateral Meeting in Panama — Pro-life and pro-family organizations protested at the OAS General Assembly in Panama, objecting to rule changes they say restrict their advocacy. Changes included last-minute scheduling alterations, reduced speaking time, and replacing open presentations with pre-formulated questions.
The Christian Post — PCA Votes Against Female Deacons, Releases Christian Nationalism Report — The Presbyterian Church in America’s General Assembly voted against Overture 37, which would have allowed women to serve as ordained deacons. The assembly also made available a partial report on Christian nationalism that affirms separate church-state duties and rejects forms incorporating racial superiority or national-kingdom conflation.
Christian Post — Less Than 50% of Born-Again Christians Say Human Life is Sacred — An Arizona Christian University survey found only 44% of born-again Christians believe human life is sacred, while 52% of Americans consider abortion morally acceptable. The study also revealed 90% of American adults hold syncretism as their dominant worldview instead of Biblical theism.
CBN News — Sweden Takes Girls from Christian Parents, Won’t Return Them Even After They Attempt Suicide — Swedish social services has retained custody of two Romanian girls for three and a half years after their sister falsely claimed abuse. Despite the girls’ suicide attempts and drug use while in state care, prosecutors found no abuse evidence. Romania’s government is demanding their return as the case becomes an international dispute.