Missionary ABDUCTED in South Africa, Female Aslan Sparks UPROAR, Unsung Missionary, 1 Chronicles 16

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Missionary Kidnapped – American missionary Josh Sullivan was abducted at gunpoint during a church service in South Africa. Authorities believe it was a ransom kidnapping. His family and church are asking for urgent prayer. Aslan Casting Backlash – Meryl Streep is reportedly being eyed to voice Aslan in Netflix’s upcoming Narnia adaptation. Critics call it a “woke rewrite” that misrepresents Lewis’ allegory of Christ. A petition to preserve Aslan’s character has been launched. FOCUS STORY: From canceling the traditional Easter Egg Roll to proclaiming Christ’s resurrection, the contrast between how the Biden and Trump administrations have approached Holy Week couldn’t be more stark. We take a closer look at the messaging, symbolism, and response from Christian leaders. THE MAIN THING: Author Jordan Monson joins Tre to spotlight missionary Katherine Barnwell, a pioneer in Bible translation who has helped bring Scripture to countless people groups across the globe. TODAY’S VERSE: 1 Chronicles 16:24 – “Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!” SHOW LINKS JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035 NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com