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Today's top headlines through the lens of Scripture. Every morning, The Gospel Briefing covers the news that matters — politics, world events, culture, and more — and helps Christians think clearly about what's happening through biblical wisdom. Not a devotional. Not a political show. Just the news, interpreted through God's Word. Featuring a daily verse, quick briefs, and thoughtful analysis in under 7 minutes. Brought to you by the makers of Bible Copilot. Got kids at home? Listen to The Gospel Briefing: Kids Edition, a free five-minute daily briefing for ages 5 to 12. Search 'The Gospel Briefing: Kids Edition' wherever you get podcasts, or watch at youtube.com/@thegospelbriefingkids.

  1. 4d ago

    Mon Jul 20, 2026 — US Strikes Iran After Soldiers Killed; UK's New PM; Spain Wins World Cup

    Two American soldiers killed in Jordan as President Trump orders fresh airstrikes on nine Iranian cities. Andy Burnham takes office as the UK's new prime minister, and Spain lifts the World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina in New Jersey. Stories Covered• US launches airstrikes on Iran after 2 soldiers killed, 1 missing in Jordan drone strike• Iran strikes continue as vessel burns in Strait of Hormuz• Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as UK prime minister• Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup• VP JD Vance and Usha Vance welcome fourth child, Alec Neel Vance• Third person dies from Legionnaires' disease in NYC• FBI shifts immigration agent shooting cases to HSI• Remembering Rep. John Lewis and his 'good trouble' legacy Scripture References• James 4:1• Romans 13• Proverbs 21:1• 1 Timothy 2• Revelation 7• Psalm 127• Proverbs 27:17• Micah 6:8• Psalm 46:1-2 Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 46:1-2 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  2. 5d ago

    July 19, 2026 — World Cup Final, Tate Brothers Arrested, Iran Strikes Escalate

    Charles King walks through a World Cup final that has an entire hemisphere holding its breath, the Miami arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate, and a widening military exchange between the U.S. and Iran — all through a biblical lens. Stories Covered• Argentina vs. Spain World Cup final at MetLife Stadium — and the spiritual pull of national sport• Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami on 59 UK charges including rape and trafficking• U.S. retaliatory strikes on Iran continue after two American service members killed in Jordan• Iranian attacks reported in Bahrain and Kuwait• North Dakota men sue hospital after DNA reveals they were switched at birth 38 years ago• Cyclosporiasis outbreak and Taylor Farms lettuce recall expands to 27 states• Texas officer pulls man from burning car Scripture References• Psalm 115 — idols are the work of human hands• Proverbs 14:12 — a way that seems right to a man• Ephesians 5 — husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church• John 16:33 — I have overcome the world• Psalm 139 — knit together, days ordained• Psalm 20:7 — some trust in chariots and horses (verse of the day) Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 20:7 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  3. 6d ago

    July 18, 2026 — Pelosi Charged, Canada Smoke Tariffs, Iran Strikes Night 7

    Charles King walks through Saturday's top stories with a biblical lens — from a high-profile hit-and-run in Napa County to a cross-border smoke crisis and a widening war with Iran. Plus quick briefs on TikTok, a switched-at-birth lawsuit, and a Houston megachurch governance ruling. Stories Covered• Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after Yountville collision• Trump threatens new tariffs on Canada as wildfire smoke blankets US cities• US completes seventh consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran; Strait of Hormuz freezes• DOJ reverses TikTok ban on federal devices• North Dakota men sue hospital over 38-year-old birth switch revealed by DNA• Texas court allows Houston's Second Baptist Church to change bylaws, cutting voting members from pastoral succession Scripture References• Romans 13 — governing authorities and conscience• Genesis 1 — dominion and stewardship• Psalm 46:1-2 — God our refuge and strength (verse of the day)• Proverbs 4 — guard your heart• Psalm 139 — knit together in the womb• 1 Peter 5 — shepherd the flock Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 46:1-2 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  4. Jul 17

    Fri 7/17/26: Trump's Election Address, Taco Bell Outbreak & UK Conversion Bill

    Charles King walks through the President's primetime election-security address and the fact-check that followed, a nationwide parasite outbreak traced to Taco Bell lettuce, and a UK bill that has evangelicals worried about criminalizing pastoral counsel. Plus briefs from Maine, West Hollywood, and Yosemite. Stories Covered• Trump's East Room address on election security, declassified documents, and the fact-checkers' response• Cyclosporiasis outbreak: nearly 7,000 cases nationwide, 1,600+ linked to Taco Bell iceberg lettuce• UK bill raises fears that private pastoral conversations about sexuality could be criminalized• Maine lawmakers demand answers after ICE officer shooting of Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero• Century-old water main ruptures under Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood• Overcrowding raises safety concerns on Yosemite's cliffside trails Scripture References• Proverbs 18:17• Proverbs 21:1• James 4:14• Acts 4• Romans 13• Psalm 19• Psalm 146:3-4 Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 146:3-4 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  5. Jul 16

    Thu 7/16/26 — SF Bay Search Suspended, Trump's 2020 Speech, Missiles Over Jordan

    Charles King walks through Thursday's headlines with a biblical lens — from tragedy on San Francisco Bay to a primetime political address, escalating U.S.–Iran strikes, and a searching question about power and mortality. Stories Covered• Coast Guard suspends search for 3 missing after the Volare capsized near Alcatraz during a memorial cruise• Trump to deliver primetime speech on the 2020 election, citing new DNI information• U.S. strikes Iranian command sites; Jordan intercepts 8 Iranian missiles; American Dena Karari released• Russell Moore (Christianity Today) on why elderly leaders refuse to give up power• U.S. imposes 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports• Wildfire smoke blankets the Midwest and Northeast• Oklahoma brothers Isaac and Andrew Reyes fall 45 feet after tree-trimming cable snaps Scripture References• James 4 — life as a mist• Proverbs 18:17 — hearing both sides• Isaiah 2 — swords into plowshares• Psalm 90 — numbering our days• Proverbs 11 — honest scales• Genesis 2 — working and keeping the garden• Psalm 90:12 (Verse of the Day) Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 90:12 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  6. Jul 15

    The Gospel Briefing — Wed, July 15, 2026: Blanche on the Hot Seat, Iran Strikes Resume

    Charles King walks through Wednesday's headlines with a biblical lens — from Todd Blanche's contentious AG confirmation hearing to renewed US strikes on Iran, a spiraling Ebola outbreak in Congo, and a quiet reminder that the righteous still bear fruit in old age. Stories Covered• Todd Blanche faces Senate grilling as judge refers him for possible sanctions over $10B Anti-Weaponization Fund settlement• US Central Command carries out fresh strikes on Iran and reimposes naval blockade near Strait of Hormuz• Congo's Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 confirmed cases and 754 deaths — the fastest-growing on record• 26 Meta workers sue over AI-aided layoffs allegedly targeting employees on leave• Iraq seizes 825 pounds of gold and millions in cash in corruption crackdown• Boat sinks near Alcatraz — one dead, three missing in San Francisco Bay• Captain Sully Sullenberger reveals Alzheimer's diagnosis• Christianity Today: 'Old People Aren't Doomed to Misery' — a reflection on aging in Christ Scripture References• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord• Proverbs 22:1 — A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches• James 4:1 — What causes fights and quarrels among you?• Matthew 25 — When you visited the sick, you did it to Me• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the Lord• 1 Timothy 6:10 — The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil• Psalm 92:12-14 — The righteous still bear fruit in old age Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 92:12-14 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  7. Jul 14

    Marshal Killed, Iran Deal Collapses, Graham Dies — July 14, 2026

    Charles King walks through Tuesday's top stories with a biblical lens — from a deputy's line-of-duty death in Louisiana to the collapse of the preliminary Iran peace deal, and the sudden passing of Senator Lindsey Graham. Stories Covered• Deputy US Marshal shot and killed serving a warrant in Alexandria, Louisiana• Trump reimposes Strait of Hormuz blockade, adds 20% cargo fee, ending Iran deal• Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina dies suddenly at 70• Rubio to host 70+ nations for meeting on 'far-left terrorism'• Maine man fatally shot by ICE was not the intended warrant target• Deadly Bangkok bar fire kills dozens with exits reportedly blocked• Gloo, faith-based tech company, faces critical juncture after $400M in losses Scripture References• Romans 13 — Civil authority as God's servant• Proverbs 21:1 — The king's heart in the Lord's hand• Psalm 90:12 — Teach us to number our days• Romans 12 — Abhor what is evil• Proverbs 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination• 1 Timothy 6 — The love of money• Psalm 46:10 — Be still and know that I am God Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 46:10 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

  8. Jul 13

    Bangkok Pub Fire, Sam Neill Dies, McConnell Breaks Silence — July 13, 2026

    Three stories about the shortness of life — and the God who holds every day of it. From a pub fire in Bangkok to the passing of Sam Neill, today's briefing asks what it means to number our days. Stories Covered• At least 27 killed in a fire at the Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok• Actor Sam Neill of 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano' dies at 78• Sen. Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence, citing a fall and pneumonia• U.S.-Iran strikes continue into a second week as diplomacy falters• Fire in France's Fontainebleau forest forces evacuations near Paris• A 14-year-old Arizona boy's act of kindness on a bike ride Scripture References• James 4:14• Psalm 90:12 (Verse of the Day)• 2 Corinthians 4:16• Isaiah 9:6• Romans 8:22• Proverbs 12:10 Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study, not generic AI. Ask any question about any passage and get a clear, verse-backed answer in seconds, worked through the 5-mode method seminaries teach: Observe, Interpret, Theology, Apply, and Apologetics. Your first 3 questions every day are free — no account, no ads, no data collected. Rated 5 stars. First month of Pro free at mybiblecopilot.com/gospel. Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Connect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode 📖 Go deeper on today's verse — What does Psalm 90:12 mean? A free Bible study from Bible Copilot.

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Today's top headlines through the lens of Scripture. Every morning, The Gospel Briefing covers the news that matters — politics, world events, culture, and more — and helps Christians think clearly about what's happening through biblical wisdom. Not a devotional. Not a political show. Just the news, interpreted through God's Word. Featuring a daily verse, quick briefs, and thoughtful analysis in under 7 minutes. Brought to you by the makers of Bible Copilot. Got kids at home? Listen to The Gospel Briefing: Kids Edition, a free five-minute daily briefing for ages 5 to 12. Search 'The Gospel Briefing: Kids Edition' wherever you get podcasts, or watch at youtube.com/@thegospelbriefingkids.

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    2026
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