Missionary Students Escape from Niger, DeSantis Agrees to Debate Newsom, Christian Perspective on Gerwig's 'Barbie' Movie

Top headlines for Monday, August 7, 2023

In today's episode, we have some heartwarming news regarding a group of student missionaries from Harmony Hill Baptist Church, who were finally able to return to the U.S after a political crisis in Niger delayed their journey. In political news, Governors Ron DeSantis of Florida and Gavin Newsom of California are set for a long-anticipated debate, which comes amid their states' increasingly divergent policies. Finally, we delve into cinema; though Greta Gerwig's new Barbie film is visually stunning, we'll discuss why its worldview might necessitate cautious viewing from a Christian perspective.

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• Church that held Emmett Till funeral now a national monument | U.S. News
• Texas missionaries escape Niger after coup | U.S. News
• NBA star Jonathan Isaac hosts event for anti-woke brand UNITUS | Sports News
• DeSantis agrees to debate Newsom, defends pro-life credentials | Politics News
• Christian college asks court to protect beliefs on female pastors | U.S. News
• Man spends $14K on dog suit to fulfill dream of becoming a dog | World News
• 'Barbie' lauds female empowerment, falls short on biblical truths | Entertainment News