Top headlines for Monday, May 5, 2025 In this episode, we explore the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' recent 400 page report that criticizes gender interventions for minors, sparking nationwide debate. Then, we turn to Texas, where a proposed law could make creating memes and certain online speech punishable by jail time, raising concerns about free speech rights. Meanwhile, Transformation Church Pastor Michael Todd is under fire from some Christian circles for his choice of feminine attire during a sermon, prompting discussions on gender norms within the church. Finally, with a conclave set to elect a new pope next week, we offer insights into potential successors for Pope Francis. 00:11 HHS releases 400 page report denouncing ‘gender affirming care’ 01:13 Fmr. Texas GOP speaker pushes bill to criminalize political memes 02:09 Global Terrorism Index lists countries most hurt by terrorism 03:08 Michael Todd gets backlash for wearing ‘feminine’ attire 03:56 18 suspected arsonists arrested as Jerusalem area wildfires rage 04:54 Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning males from women's sports 05:41 4 contenders to become the next pope Subscribe to this Podcast • Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the christian post daily/id1620468647?uo=4) • Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0mGQm3e03S2p0s7zTCwDfW) • Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL3RjcGRhaWx5) • Overcast (https://overcast.fm/itunes1620468647) Follow Us on Social Media • @ChristianPost on Twitter (https://twitter.com/christianpost) • Christian Post on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ChristianPost.Intl) • @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/christianpostintl/) • Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@TheChristianpost) Get the Edifi App • Download for iPhone (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edifi app/id1493412618) • Download for Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.edifi.cordova) Subscribe to Our Newsletter • Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday (https://www.christianpost.com/freedom post.html) • Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! (https://www.christianpost.com/newsletter/landing.html) Links to the News • HHS releases 400 page report denouncing ‘gender affirming care’ | Politics (https://www.christianpost.com/news/hhs releases 400 page report denouncing gender affirming care.html) • Fmr. Texas GOP speaker pushes bill to criminalize political memes | Politics (https://www.christianpost.com/news/fmr texas gop speaker pushes bill to criminalize political memes.html) • Global Terrorism Index lists countries most hurt by terrorism | World (https://www.christianpost.com/news/global terrorism index lists countries most hurt by terrorism.html) • Michael Todd gets backlash for wearing ‘feminine’ attire | Church & Ministries (https://www.christianpost.com/news/michael todd gets backlash for wearing feminine attire.html) • 18 suspected arsonists arrested as Jerusalem area wildfires rage | World (https://www.christianpost.com/news/18 suspected arsonists arrested as jerusalem area wildfires rage.html) • Ga. gov. signs Riley Gaines Act banning males from women's sports | Politics (https://www.christianpost.com/news/ga gov signs riley gaines act banning males from womens sports.html) • 4 contenders to become the next pope | Church & Ministries (https://www.christianpost.com/news/4 contenders to become the next pope.html)
