G3 Weekly

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Maine Court Bans Mom from Taking Daughter to Church (00:20)A shocking parental-rights case in Maine, where a court barred a mother from taking her daughter to church or reading the Bible during visitation. What does Scripture say about parental authority, the jurisdiction of the state, and obeying God rather than men?2. Kirk Cameron Promotes Annihilationism (03:52)There is a growing controversy surrounding Kirk Cameron’s public endorsement of annihilationism. Why are Christian leaders responding so strongly, and what does Scripture actually teach about hell, judgment, and the justice of God?3. AI Used to Translate Bible for 3,300 Languages (08:29)A development promising speed but raising serious questions about precision, missions, and the incarnational nature of gospel ministry4. Jonathan Roumie Claims Atheists Converting via The Chosen (11:07)The viral comments from Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen) and the renewed debate about whether dramatizations of Jesus can rightly function in evangelism—and how they challenge the sufficiency of Scripture and the historic understanding of the Second Commandment.5. Erika Kirk's Jewelry and the Armor of God (13:29)A widely shared interview between Megyn Kelly and Erika Kirk, where religious jewelry was treated as a form of spiritual protection. What does Scripture say about the armor of God, true spiritual warfare, and the danger of placing hope in objects rather than in Christ?For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Ohio Passes the "Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act" (00:21)The Ohio House Bill 486, which permits public school teachers to instruct on the "historical positive impact of religion" on the United States. 2. Trump Halts Immigration from 19 Nations (04:02)The complete halt of immigration applications (including green cards and asylum claims) for foreign nationals from 19 countries.3. Young Men Leaving Evangelicalism for Orthodoxy (08:32)A New York Times article highlighted a growing trend of young conservative men converting to Eastern Orthodox Christianity.4. The Consequences of Pete Hegseth’s “Kill Everyone Strike” (12:38)The intense media scrutiny faced by Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth over an alleged "kill everyone strike".5. "Rage Bait" Named Word of the Year (15:36)Oxford's word of the year for 2025, "Rage Bait"—content designed to elicit anger for engagement.For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Congress Moves to Release Epstein Files (0:22)justice, accountability, and the reminder that nothing done in darkness stays hidden.2. Texas Sues Schools Over Ten Commandments (3:31)the role of God’s law in the public square and why discipleship begins in the home.3. AI Influencers & The "Dead Internet" (7:14)the crisis of authenticity, digital deception, and what it means to uphold the imago Dei in an artificial age. 4. Academic Standards in Decline: The War on Merit (10:43)the collapse of academic standards and how Scripture speaks to excellence, truth, and discipline.5. The "Muslim Boom" and Religious War in the West (14:10)what Christians should actually do in response: strong families, faithful evangelism, and unwavering commitment to the gospel.For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Vatican Rejects "Co-Redemptrix" Title for Mary (0:22) The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases the new document Mater Populi Fidelis, rejecting the long-used Marian title of "Co-redemptrix." 2. Trump Threatens Action in Nigeria Over Persecution (8:06) President Trump officially designates Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for "systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations".3. DHS Announces "Historic Low" in Border Crossings (11:29) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports a historic achievement: October 2025 saw the lowest total border crossings ever recorded by CBP, a nearly 80% decrease from the previous year, and the sixth consecutive month of zero releases by Border Patrol.4. Doctrinal Drift at Biola University (14:49) We discuss the controversy involving Biola University, Sean McDowell, and a Daily Wire article concerning the debate around conversion therapy.5. U.S. and Venezuela on Brink of Conflict (20:26) Tensions escalate in the Caribbean as Venezuela orders a military mobilization in response to the arrival of the U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

This week on G3 Weekly, we analyze the biggest headlines through the light of Scripture:1. The Socialist Shift in NYC (0:39) We break down the victory of Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim and Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City, and explain why this ideology fundamentally clashes with a biblical worldview that affirms private property and individual responsibility.2. Government Shutdown Deconstructed (6:49)The longest-ever federal shutdown reveals a dangerously over-involved government. We discuss why the constitutional gridlock is actually a feature designed as a "protection against tyranny."3. The War on Conscience (12:09)We examine the new University of California mandate that defines using an "incorrect pronoun" or "dead name" as harassment, arguing this is compelled speech that forces Christian students to violate their conscience.4. Major Religious Freedom Victory (15:38) We celebrate the Texas Supreme Court ruling that protects judges who refuse to perform same-sex marriages based on their biblical convictions, creating a vital shield for the Christian conscience in the public square.Ultimately: As Christians, our hope is in God's sovereignty, not in human politics.