About this episode
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On today's Quick Start podcast:
NEWS: A major charismatic church admits it mishandled serious allegations after acknowledging failures in how leaders handled accusations tied to minister Shawn Bolz — including claims of sexual misconduct and deceptive prophetic practices — reigniting concerns about accountability, discernment, and transparency within the modern church.
FOCUS: Controversy is building ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show as reports suggest headliner Bad Bunny plans to spotlight gender ideology and political messaging during the broadcast, drawing backlash from Christians and conservatives and prompting calls to tune out or watch alternative programming.
MAIN THING: Actor Chris Pratt shares thought-provoking perspectives on faith, God, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, as Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break down why his warnings resonate in a culture increasingly shaped by technology and ideology.
LAST THING: Proverbs 15:1 — “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”
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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