Top headlines for Thursday, July 23, 2026

A new study finding nearly half of Gen Z Americans say Christians' Trump support keeps them from church. We also cover a Louisiana pastor's wife's affair scandal, South Carolina church leaders charged over a sex offender volunteer, and Mel Gibson's warning about the upcoming Passion sequel.

0:11 Half of Gen Z says Trump support keeps them out of church
1:02 Cultivation Church reveals lead pastor's wife had affairs
1:52 Pastors torch Fox News for host's vulgar attack on Christian
2:43 Pastor, school leader charged over hiring of sex offender
3:37 3 things to know about Israel's relationship with Christians
4:30 Church asked to leave reservation over 'idol worship' comments
5:15 Mel Gibson's warning to 'Passion' sequel writer about Satan

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Links to the News

• Half of Gen Z says Trump support keeps them out of church: study | U.S.
• Cultivation Church reveals lead pastor’s wife had affairs | U.S.
• Pastor, school leader charged over shiring of sex offender | U.S.
• Pastors torch Fox News for host's vulgar attack on Christian | Politics
• 3 things to know about Israel's relationship with Christians | World
• Church asked to leave reservation over 'idol worship' comments | U.S.
• Mel Gibson's warning to 'Passion' sequel writer about Satan | Entertainment