Eric Metaxas on Trump’s AI Jesus Image, Texas Pastor School Board Clash, Matt Chandler on Political Idolatry

Top headlines for Monday, April 20, 2026

In this episode, Eric Metaxas on the cultural flashpoints making headlines, from President Donald Trump to Franklin Graham. We also look at a tense showdown in Texas, where a conservative pastor and fellow activists confronted officials from the state’s largest school district. Plus, Lee Strobel joins the conversation to discuss how the new documentary The Story of Everything makes a science-based case for the existence of God.

00:11 Eric Metaxas sounds off: Trump AI 'Jesus' image, Tucker Carlson
01:03 Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent
01:52 Texas pastor rebukes school board for allowing X-rated books
02:42 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins
03:30 Matt Chandler on political idolatry, deconstruction
04:16 Mark Driscoll to speak at Rededicate 250 on National Mall in DC
05:07 Lee Strobel says he's 'jealous' of skeptics watching new doc

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• Eric Metaxas sounds off: Trump AI 'Jesus' image, Tucker Carlson
• Church in Wales votes to make same-sex blessings permanent | Church & Ministries
• Texas pastor rebukes school board for allowing X-rated books | Education
• 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins | World
• Matt Chandler on political idolatry, deconstruction | Church & ministry
• Mark Driscoll to speak at Rededicate 250 on National Mall in DC | Church & Ministries
• Lee Strobel says he's 'jealous' of skeptics watching new doc | Entertainment