The Gaza Hostages Come Home, Religious Persecution in China, Global Anglicans, and Trans Trending Downward
John and Maria discuss the news of the week including the long-awaited return of the hostages from Gaza.
10/17/25
John Stonestreet and Maria Baer
John and Maria discuss the long-awaited return of hostages from Gaza; China cracking down on Christians again, racist texts from Young Republicans, and Global Anglicans announce the Church of England has left them.
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Segment 1 – News Headlines
Global Anglicans Break with Church of England
Segment 2 – More News Headlines
More Men than Women Attending Church
Young Republicans Text Messages
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