EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 20 MIN
Pastor Detained and Bound, Bryce Crawford, Ilhan Omar Sprayed, Proverbs 3
from Quick Start · host Christian Broadcasting Network
Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid internal dissent and growing political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell — plus what the pause signals for inflation, housing, and Fed independence. FOCUS: Internet evangelist Bryce Crawford shares how a literal dream sparked his now-viral ministry, leading him to boldly share the Gospel with strangers across social media. MAIN THING: A Protestant pastor in Mexico is detained, bound, publicly shamed, and ultimately exiled from his community after refusing to participate in prayers to saints. Pablo Vargas of Christian Solidarity Worldwide breaks down the disturbing case of Pastor Mariano Martinez and what it reveals about rising religious persecution in Latin America. LAST THING: Proverbs 3:13–14 — “Blessed are those who find wisdom… for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady amid internal dissent and growing political pressure on Chair Jerome Powell — plus what the pause signals for inflation, housing, and Fed independence. FOCUS: Internet evangelist Bryce Crawford shares how a literal dream sparked his now-viral ministry, leading him to boldly share the Gospel with strangers across social media. MAIN THING: A Protestant pastor in Mexico is detained, bound, publicly shamed, and ultimately exiled from his community after refusing to participate in prayers to saints. Pablo Vargas of Christian Solidarity Worldwide breaks down the disturbing case of Pastor Mariano Martinez and what it reveals about rising religious persecution in Latin America. LAST THING: Proverbs 3:13–14 — “Blessed are those who find wisdom… for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.” PRAY WITH US! Faithwire.substack.com SHOW LINKS Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 Navigating Trump 2.0: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/navigating-trump-2-0/id1691121630
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