The Gospel Briefing — June 12, 2026: The Craziest World Cup, Iran Talks & Camp Blessing

Charles King unpacks the opening of the 2026 World Cup on American soil, the conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran on a potential Iran deal, and a Texas summer camp that's doing theology with kayaks and glue sticks.Stories Covered• World Cup 2026 opens with record-shattering ticket prices and FIFA's dynamic pricing model• Trump claims an Iran deal is near; Tehran says nothing is finalized• Camp Blessing in Brenham, Texas serves children with special needs• Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoenas for transgender youth medical records in California• New research links smartphone adoption to global birth rate decline• SBA loans no longer available to legal permanent residents under new rules• Archaeologists uncover Revolutionary War artifacts at Bunker HillScripture References• Ecclesiastes 5:10• Proverbs 21:1• Psalm 139:14• Proverbs 31:8• Genesis 1• Leviticus 19:34• Romans 9• Psalm 146:3Sponsor: Bible Copilot — Trusted AI for Bible study — not generic AI. Six study modes. Ask anything about any passage — geography, culture, original Hebrew or Greek, theology, apologetics. No ads, no data collection. Download on the App Store.Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSSConnect: Website: thegospelbriefing.com | Subscribe to the daily newsletter | Share this episode