On today's Quick Start podcast:

• NEWS: Missionary Rescued in South Africa – Josh Sullivan, a U.S. missionary kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service, was rescued after a deadly shootout. Sullivan credits God and prayer for the miracle.
• Easter 2025 Sparks Revival Reports – Pastors nationwide reported mass salvations, baptisms, and miracles over Easter weekend. From megachurches to rural towns, many believe it signals a broader awakening.
• FOCUS STORY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism over alleged private communications involving military policy and political advocacy. The White House is standing by him, but critics argue it raises ethical and national security concerns.
• THE MAIN THING: More than 100 Christians have been brutally killed in Nigeria in the last two weeks. Raj Nair speaks with Truth Nigeria’s Douglas Burton to expose what’s really happening—and why international silence persists.
• TODAY’S VERSE: Lamentations 3:21–23 – “But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

SHOW LINKS

• ***NEW*** Heaven Meets Earth Podcast: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth
• JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035
• NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454
• DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630
• CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline
• CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news
• Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com