China Renews Crackdown on House Churches, Surprising Number of Pastors Using AI, Micah 7

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY! https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Over 1,000 pastors gather on the Mount of Olives, commissioned to stand with Israel amid rising antisemitism. Chinese pastor Ezra Jin's family launches a U.S. Christmas campaign as Beijing escalates its crackdown on house churches. FOCUS STORY: A new survey shows how pastors are using artificial intelligence, the tools they’re turning to, and why some experts warn caution is needed. MAIN THING: As anxiety surges nationwide — especially during the holidays — Dr. Linda Mintle joins Madison Seals to explain how a biblical worldview offers real hope and practical help. LAST THING: Micah 7:7 “I watch in hope for the Lord… my God will hear me.” 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