Top headlines for Thursday, May 9, 2024 In this episode, we discuss the Southern Baptist congregations' remarkable achievements in 2023, noting an upswing in baptisms, worship attendance, and small group participation, alongside a deceleration in membership decline. Then, we explore the Boy Scouts of America's transformative decision to rebrand as “Scouting America,” a move aimed at embracing gender inclusivity within their ranks. In more somber news, we reflect on the Robeson County sheriff's office's report from North Carolina, which provided conclusive evidence regarding the tragic demise of Mica Miller. Lastly, we celebrate a faith based film's success as it breaks into Netflix's global top 10, signaling a renewed interest in spiritual cinema. 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 • SBC baptisms near pre pandemic levels as attendance surges | Church & Ministries News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/sbc baptisms near pre pandemic levels as attendance surges.html) • Boy Scouts changing name to gender inclusive 'Scouting America' | U.S. News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/boy scouts changing name to gender inclusive scouting america.html) • Florida school pulls Christian club after atheist group complains | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/florida school pulls christian club after atheist group complains.html) • Chicago Teachers Union wants $50B for pay hikes, free abortions | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/chicago teachers union wants 50b for pay hikes free abortions.html) • MIT drops DEI diversity statements for faculty hiring | Education News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/mit drops dei diversity statements for faculty hiring.html) • Mica Miller bought gun, told police ‘I’m about to kill myself' | U.S. News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/mica miller bought gun told police im about to kill myself.html) • Mississippi high court: Private schools eligible for public funds | Politics News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/mississippi high court private schools eligible for public funds.html) • Pro life movie 'Lifemark' makes it into Netflix Global Top 10 | Entertainment News (https://www.christianpost.com/news/pro life movie lifemark makes it into netflix global top 10.html)