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EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 7 MIN

May 2, 2026 — Troops Leaving Germany, Mifepristone Blocked & The Algorithm

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Charles King walks through Saturday's headlines with conviction and compassion — from troop withdrawals and abortion access to Lebanese airstrikes, Spirit Airlines' collapse, and a Christianity Today essay on how social media is shrinking our prayers.Stories Covered• Pentagon orders 5,000 U.S. troops withdrawn from Germany as Trump-Merz feud escalates• Federal appeals court blocks mailing of mifepristone, reshaping abortion access• 13 killed, including a child, in Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon• Spirit Airlines ceases operations after White House lifeline talks collapse• Qatari 747 to be ready as Air Force One this summer, Air Force says• Wyoming celebrates 'nuclear renaissance' as feds approve new reactor• Christianity Today: 'The Algorithm Is Changing How We Speak — and Strive'Scripture References• Proverbs 16:32 — ruling your spirit• 1 Timothy 2 — pray for leaders• Psalm 139 — known in the womb• Romans 12:15 — weep with them that weep• Proverbs 27:24 — riches are not for ever• Genesis 1 — dominion and stewardship• Psalm 46:10 — be still, and knowSponsor: 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

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The Pentagon orders 5,000 U.S. troops home from Germany amid a Trump-Merz feud. A federal court blocks mailing of mifepristone. Plus airstrikes in Lebanon, Spirit Airlines shutdown, and a haunting question: is the algorithm changing how you pray?

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