Missionary Pilot Released, IDF Protects West Bank Christian Village, 11 Indicted in Marriage Fraud

Top headlines for Monday, August 17, 2026Adults now make up the majority of Southern Baptist baptisms, marking a generational shift. Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout is free after nine months of captivity in West Africa. Israeli forces seal off Taybeh, the West Bank's only all-Christian village. Plus, Mel Gibson reveals new details on The Resurrection of the Christ.0:11 Adults accounted for more than half of SBC baptisms last year1:00 Trump, mission org. confirm release of kidnapped missionary1:45 Christian village in West Bank closed off by IDF to protect it2:36 Eric Metaxas: The US is 'living on fumes' after abandoning Bible3:26 Authorities probe decades-old deaths of pastor's wives4:16 Decades-long marriage fraud ring dismantled, 11 charged: report5:06 Mel Gibson reveals 'Passion of the Christ' sequels are in EnglishSubscribe 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 NewsAdults accounted for more than half of SBC baptisms last year | Church & MinistriesTrump, mission org. confirm release of kidnapped missionary | Church & MinistriesChristian village in West Bank closed off by IDF to protect it | WorldEric Metaxas: The US is ‘living on fumes’ after abandoning BibleAuthorities probe decades-old deaths of pastor's wives | U.S.Decades-long marriage fraud ring dismantled, 11 charged: report | U.S.Mel Gibson reveals 'Passion of the Christ' sequels are in English | Entertainment