U.S. Troops Head to Nigeria,  Carrie Prejean Booted From Commission, Isaiah 2
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U.S. Troops Head to Nigeria, Carrie Prejean Booted From Commission, Isaiah 2

25:26 Feb 12, 2026
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The U.S. is sending 200 troops to Nigeria to train local forces battling Boko Haram and ISIS-West Africa as Islamist violence surges — particularly against Christian communities. Plus, heartbreaking news out of Hollywood as actor James Van Der Beek dies at 49 after a battle with colorectal cancer, leaving behind an urgent message about early detection. FOCUS: A major shake-up at President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission after controversy erupts during a hearing and Carrie Prejean is removed. What sparked the backlash — and what happens next? MAIN THING: Is President Trump backing off military action against Iran? A new report claims a proposed decapitation strategy didn’t come with guarantees of regime collapse, raising concerns about sleeper cells, Hezbollah networks, and the risk of a much wider war. LAST THING: “Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the Lord!” — Isaiah 2:5 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
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