CLICK HERE to get FREE ACTIVATION on PATRIOT MOBILE with offer code CHRISTIANPOST (https://rebrand.ly/rqd2vog) Top headlines for Monday, April 22, 2024 In this episode, we begin with the historic election of the first African American female president of the United Methodist Church Council of Bishops, a significant milestone in the church's history. Israel launches a retaliatory attack on Iran. Then, we explore the controversy surrounding a 16 year old student's suspension over language used in an academic setting, highlighting the debate over free speech and educational discipline. Lastly, we pay tribute to a cherished Christian singer and former “American Idol” contestant who recently passed away at 47. Through her music and personal struggle with depression, she left a lasting impact in the Christian music industry. 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 • Grand Canyon University slams Miguel Cardona's accusations | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/grand canyon university slams miguel cardonas accusations.html) • UMC Council of Bishops elects first black female president | Church & Ministries News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/umc council of bishops elects first black female president.html) • NC school suspends student for 3 days for saying 'illegal alien' | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/nc school suspends student for 3 days for saying illegal alien.html) • Assyrian bishop who was stabbed while preaching forgives attacker | Church & Ministries News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/assyrian bishop who was stabbed while preaching forgives attacker.html) • 16 year old suspended for 3 days after saying 'illegal alien' | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/16 year old suspended for 3 days after saying illegal alien.html) • Sword swallower hits back at Mark Driscoll for 'uninformed' take | Church & Ministries News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/sword swallower hits back at mark driscoll for uninformed take.html) • Christian singer Mandisa dies at 47 | Entertainment News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian singer mandisa dies at 47.html)