Military Drops Wicca, Mark Driscoll Legal Threat, Texas Declares Nuclear Family Month

Top headlines for Monday, June 8, 2026The Pentagon cuts its list of recognized religious affiliations from 211 to 31, sparking accusations of Christian nationalism; a Michigan church and an Iowa megachurch battle city officials over ministries tied to feeding and serving their communities; and Pastor Mark Driscoll threatens legal action after former ministry leaders resign amid allegations of a church split. Plus, Brendan Fraser reflects on playing Dwight Eisenhower in Pressure, Ben Sasse warns of a growing crisis of male loneliness, and a Texas mayor declares June “Nuclear Family Month."00:11 Dept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list01:07 Church says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs01:55 Mark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders02:43 Brendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'03:30 Iowa city rejects megachurch’s request to move into former bank04:20 Ben Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school05:09 Texas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamationSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsDept. of War removes about 180 belief systems from religion list | PoliticsChurch says city targeting food pantry over religious beliefs | Church & MinistriesMark Driscoll threatens legal action against former leaders | Church & MinistriesBrendan Fraser on playing Dwight Eisenhower in 'Pressure'Iowa city rejects megachurch’s request to move into former bank | Church & MinistriesBen Sasse warns about male loneliness, negative effects of school | PoliticsTexas city makes Nuclear Family Month proclamation | U.S.