New U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom, U.S. Drops in World Happiness Rank, More Men Are Turning to the Bible

Top headlines for Monday, April 14, 2025

We discuss President Donald Trump's recent nomination of a former congressional leader and pastor as the U.S. ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, a pivotal role in promoting global religious liberties. Then, we shift to Finland, the newly anointed happiest country in the world according to the annual World Happiness Report by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions Network. Plus, we delve into the surprising resurgence of Bible engagement in the U.S., with nearly 10 million more Americans connecting with the Scriptures compared to past years. Join us as we unpack these stories and their broader implications.

00:11 Trump nominates former pastor for top religious freedom post
01:01 Kansas legislature overrides veto of religious freedom bill
01:52 Supreme Court orders return of deported El Salvadoran national
02:42 US drops to its lowest ranking in ‘Happiness Report’
03:35 France could recognize Palestinian state in coming months: Macron
04:22 More men turning to the Bible across every generation
05:10 Amy Grant fights to save church founded by great-grandfather

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• Trump nominates former pastor for top religious freedom post | Politics
• Kansas legislature overrides veto of religious freedom bill | Politics
• Supreme Court orders return of deported El Salvadoran national | Politics
• US drops to its lowest ranking in ‘Happiness Report’ | World
• France could recognize Palestinian state in coming months: Macron | World
• More men turning to the Bible across every generation | U.S.
• Amy Grant fights to save church founded by great-grandfather | U.S.