Top headlines for Tuesday, May 6, 2025 In today’s episode, as U.S. President Donald Trump prepares for his critical visit to the Middle East, Israel offers Hamas a final chance for a hostage deal, potentially altering regional dynamics. Meanwhile, a groundbreaking study reveals an increasing number of churches embracing AI in ministry, though pastors continue to rely on the Holy Spirit's guidance for their sermons. Plus, we delve into the Presbyterian Church in America's remarkable growth, marked by significant increases in membership and spiritual commitments in 2024. 00:11 Israel sets deadline for large offensive in Gaza 01:06 More churches embrace AI in ministry 02:08 Presbyterian Church in America sees increase in baptisms, giving 03:10 Justin Bieber’s pastor Judah Smith asked if Churchome is a cult 04:11 Maryland pastor charged with stealing $135K from church 04:59 Evangelist slain after leading Muslims to faith in Christ 05:53 Nathan Gamble reflects on Hollywood burnout, journey back to God 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 • Israel sets deadline for large offensive in Gaza | World (https://www.christianpost.com/news/israel sets deadline for large offensive in gaza.html) • More churches embrace AI in ministry | U.S. (https://www.christianpost.com/news/more churches embrace ai in ministry.html) • Presbyterian Church in America sees increase in baptisms, giving | Church & Ministries (https://www.christianpost.com/news/presbyterian church in america sees increase in baptisms giving.html) • Justin Bieber’s pastor Judah Smith asked if Churchome is a cult | Entertainment (https://www.christianpost.com/news/justin biebers pastor judah smith asked if churchome is a cult.html) • Maryland pastor charged with stealing $135K from church | U.S. (https://www.christianpost.com/news/maryland pastor charged with stealing 135k from church.html) • Evangelist slain after leading Muslims to faith in Christ | World (https://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelist slain after leading muslims to faith in christ.html) • Nathan Gamble reflects on Hollywood burnout, journey back to God | Entertainment (https://www.christianpost.com/news/nathan gamble reflects on hollywood burnout journey back to god.html)