Wednesday Morning Briefing (October 29, 2025)

Wow, this EBT stuff is heating up. Glad I spent time on it the other day. Thanks to WTennBilly for renewing your support! And thanks to everyone for spending the time with me this morning as I cover:

UMC clergy sadness - https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1LgRxoycxC/?mibextid=wwXIfr bringing the gospel to a LGBT service- https://x.com/farmingandjesus/status/1981074560557731880?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg

Burge visualizes UM decline - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17dcW4hvgL/

Religious affiliation tracks with educational level & income? - https://x.com/ryanburge/status/1982158390244565261

“Spanish priest acquitted after facing 3 years behind bars for criticizing radical Islam” Fox News - https://www.foxnews.com/media/spanish-priest-acquitted-after-facing-3-years-behind-bars-criticizing-radical-islam

Reflections of a father returning to church- https://x.com/matt_vanswol/status/1980698035916083231?s=46&t=UGB_bVaMqYnX9gy5jXvGyg

Redeemed Zoomer continues hostility towards GMC - screenshots

Spirit-Filled Methodism - Lesson 4 - https://youtu.be/51ked7Xef24?si=BPfBnsZvWiP-ShE_

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