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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Haley Byrd Wilt.
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Today’s scripture: Psalm 140:1-8 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/28/technology/openai-sam-altman-elon-musk-trial
https://www.notus.org/congress/trump-war-powers-deadline-iran-republican-response
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#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #OpenAI #ElonMusk #JamesComey #FBI #DonaldTrump #warpowers #Senate #Congress #KingCharles #UK
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Haley Byrd Wilt.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Psalm 139:1-12 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/politics/king-charles-washington-trump.html?smid=url-share
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/27/us/live-news/king-charles-queen-camilla-us-visit
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/27/congress/1100-tsa-officers-quit-shutdown-00893656
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/iran-war-strait-of-hormuz-2026
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/27/redistricting-florida-desantis-trump-house/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/27/us/desantis-florida-gop-house-map.html
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Florida #Congress #midterms #KingCharles #Britain #TSA #shutdown
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Haley Byrd Wilt, Content and Community Advisor at the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Pslam 34
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#WH #whitehouse #PresidentTrump #president #dinner #shooting #whcorrespondents #Iran #Pakistan #peace #war #JDVance #ceasefire #federalreserve #boardofgovernors #Tillis #JeromePowell #SupremeCourt #privacy #digital
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Mark 14:3-9 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/21/world/iran-us-war-trump-news/heres-the-latest?smid=url-share
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/world/europe/afghan-refugees-congo-us.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/21/virginia-redistricting-special-election-democrats-00882485
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/21/us/elections/virginia-redistricting-referendum-what-to-watch.html
https://www.notus.org/analysis/redistricting-war-lawmakers-draw
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #war #ceasefire #Congress #CherfilusMcCormick #Afghanistan #refugees #Virginia #Senate
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Numbers 17:1-11 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/04/20/fbi-patel-lawsuit-atlantic-defamation/
https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2026/04/20/congress/house-ethics-doubles-down-00880963
https://www.wsj.com/tech/apple-announces-ceo-john-ternus-2826465d?mod=hp_lead_pos1
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/kevin-warsh-fed-confirmation-senate.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/business/trump-federal-reserve-warsh.html
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/15/thom-tillis-federal-reserve-trump-00874999
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/20/fed-silicon-valley-kevin-warsh.html
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Labor #Apple #Congress #KashPatel #FBI #TheAtlantic #FederalReserve
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Psalm 119:89-94 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/19/nx-s1-5790378/iran-us-hormuz-closed-impossible
https://www.axios.com/2026/04/19/iran-talks-pakistan-witkoff-kushner-ceasfire
https://www.npr.org/2026/04/19/nx-s1-5786635/tariff-refunds-customs-ace-portal
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/04/christian-ministries-strait-hormuz-iran/
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/19/chris-wright-fuel-prices-gasoline-00880043
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #cancer #vaccine #Hormuz #Iran #war #tariffs #fuel #prices #missions #nonprofits
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Mark 10:35-45 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/15/business/stocks-record-iran-war.html
https://www.notus.org/congress/senate-rejects-fourth-attempt-to-rein-in-trump-on-iran
https://x.com/Pontifex/status/2043298291006271881
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/ending-sudans-civil-war-a-roadmap-to-peace-and-reconciliation/
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #stocks #economy #Senate #Iran #Sudan
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Psalm 107:1-15 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/14/politics/swalwell-gonzales-resignation-congress-expulsion-threat
https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/04/14/maine-bans-data-centers/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/14/world/europe/viktor-orban-peter-magyar-election.html
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/sen-mitch-mcconnell-hungarys-voters-offer-lesson-right-drawn-orban
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Congress #TonyGonzales #Pittsburgh #PostGazette #Maine #AI #Hungary #Orban #Magyar #McConnell
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Mark 9:33-41 (ESV)
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/13/politics/eric-swalwell-congress-resignation
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/04/13/trump-jesus-religious-conservatives/
News sources:
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #War #EricSwalwell #Missouri #datacenters #PresidentTrump #PopeLeo
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For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.
Today's host was Michael Wear, Founder, President and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life.
Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.
Today’s scripture: Mark 9:14-29 (ESV)
News sources:
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/04/12/world/iran-war-trump-talks-pakistan
https://www.cnn.com/2026/04/10/us/eric-swalwell-sexual-misconduct-allegations-invs
https://x.com/NASAAdmin/status/2043172376167256396?s=20
https://thehill.com/business/5828159-trump-oil-gas-prices-midterms/
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/12/opinion/gas-prices-iran.html
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Music by: King Sis
#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #Iran #War #EricSwalwell #NASA #ArtemisII #oil #gas #prices #inflation
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