Hungarian Strongman Falls, Pope vs. President, Teen Identity Crisis — April 13, 2026

Viktor Orbán's 16-year authoritarian rule in Hungary has ended in a landslide election defeat, while Pope Francis and President Trump engage in an unprecedented public feud. Meanwhile, new research reveals teenage girls still largely define their self-worth through boys' approval despite decades of feminist progress.Stories Covered• Viktor Orbán swept from power after 16 years as Hungary's Prime Minister in landslide defeat• Pope Francis and President Trump trade public accusations in unprecedented feud• Study finds teenage girls still define themselves primarily through boys' approval• UK considers adopting EU single market rules, raising Brexit reversal questions• Schools ban deep-fried foods under new dinner guidelines• Four teens arrested in fatal stabbing of 16-year-old boy• Ships cross Strait of Hormuz amid rising Persian Gulf tensionsScripture ReferencesPsalm 146, Daniel 2:21, Romans 13, Acts 5:29, Genesis, Proverbs, Psalm 33:10-11Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Free Bible study app with five inductive study modes. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode