Teacher Arrested for Church Bomb Threat, Primary Election Highlights, Michael W. Smith on Celebrity Worship

Sponsored by Wycliffe: There are still people whose Bibles are blank, while millions of others have incomplete stories. Help make God's Word accessible. Give today at: https://bit.ly/3Thk8SHTop headlines for Thursday, August 13, 2026Michael W. Smith warns modern worship risks becoming celebrity-driven, and sees revival among Gen Z. A former teacher and choir member faces felony charges over a bomb threat to a Fort Lauderdale megachurch. Alliance Defending Freedom challenges a Colorado district's sex-ed curriculum. Plus, a new report tallies 40 anti-Christian hate crimes across Europe in July.0:11 Woman arrested for sending bomb threat to Coral Ridge0:58 4 highlights from Tuesday's primaries: Graham's sister advances1:48 Michael W. Smith warns worship must not become 'celebrity driven'3:34 Trans American who fled US returns from 'dire' refugee center4:27 ADF denounces school district's 'graphic' sex-ed program5:26 40 anti-Christian hate crimes recorded in Europe in July: report6:21 Mike Stone's daughter Sarah enters hospice care at the homeSubscribe 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 NewsWoman arrested for sending bomb threat to Coral Ridge | U.S.4 highlights from Tuesday's primaries: Graham's sister advances | PoliticsMichael W. Smith warns worship must not become ‘celebrity driven' | EntertainmentTrans American who fled US returns from 'dire' refugee center | PoliticsADF denounces school district’s 'graphic' sex-ed program | Education40 anti-Christian hate crimes recorded in Europe in July: report | WorldMike Stone's daughter Sarah enters hospice care at the home | U.S.