Newsboys Sue CCM Leaders, Supreme Court Backs Pro-Life Center, Kimmel Backlash

Top headlines for Thursday, April 30, 2026Newsboys and owner Wes Campbell file a federal lawsuit accusing MercyMe, major concert promoters, World Vision and media outlets of a coordinated effort to drive the band out of Christian touring; Christian advocates warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Iran; Nick Vujicic debunks viral death and cancer rumors; and the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with a New Jersey pro-life ministry challenging a demand for donor records. Plus, Jimmy Kimmel faces backlash over a joke about President Donald Trump, a former Missouri church employee is accused of embezzling more than $16,000, and a new report finds U.S. church attendance has climbed to its highest level since the COVID-19 shutdowns.00:11 Newsboys, owner sue MercyMe, concert promoters and media outlets01:03 Christians urge international action over crisis in Iran01:58 Nick Vujicic debunks viral death, cancer rumors02:43  SCOTUS sides with pro-life group suing NJ over donor records03:31 Jimmy Kimmel under fire: NRB calls for FCC probe after Trump04:19 Church employee accused of embezzling over $16K in checks05:14 Median worship attendance highest since COVID lockdowns: reportSubscribe 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 NewsNewsboys, owner sue MercyMe, concert promoters and media outlets | EntertainmentChristians urge international action over crisis in Iran | WorldNick Vujicic debunks viral death, cancer rumors | U.S.SCOTUS sides with pro-life group suing NJ over donor records | PoliticsJimmy Kimmel under fire: NRB calls for FCC probe after Trump joke Church employee accused of embezzling over $16K in checks | U.S.Median worship attendance highest since COVID lockdowns: report | Church & Ministries