Episode Details

On today's Quick Start podcast:

• NEWS: After two years of war, all remaining Israeli hostages are finally home. Hamas released the last 20 captives as part of President Trump’s U.S.-brokered Gaza peace plan — hailed as the official end to the conflict. Four coffins containing hostages’ remains were also returned, while over 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were freed in exchange. In a landmark ceremony in Egypt, Trump and world leaders signed the ceasefire, calling it “a historic dawn of a new Middle East.” But even amid emotional reunions, questions remain about Gaza’s future and Hamas’ disarmament.
• FOCUS STORY: A Jacksonville Jaguars player takes his faith public — baptized before Sunday’s game against the Seahawks. We’ll hear how his bold witness inspired teammates and fans alike.
• MAIN THING: Newsweek’s Josh Hammer joins to talk about the tragic murder of his friend Charlie Kirk, addressing the conspiracy theories, antisemitism, and online misinformation swirling around his death — and his public response to Candace Owens.
• LAST THING: Ephesians 1:7 — “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
• PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com

SHOW LINKS

• Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture
• Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
• NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
• Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630