The Weekly Rundown - September 17, 2022

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CBN NewsThe 700 ClubPrayerDonate The Weekly Rundown September 17, 2022    7:00 AM EDT IT MATTERS. Texas Governor Gregg Abbott (R) and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey (R) have been gathering men and women who cross from Mexico into their states illegally and moving them to other states. With both Texas and Arizona in crisis, the Governors' new strategy is to send people to New York City, Chicago, and Washington D.C. This week Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) got involved, flying immigrants  to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts. Here's why it matters.   POLITICS. Federal legislators in Washington, D.C., were on proverbial pins and needles earlier this week, anticipating a railway strike that would have shut down a significant portion of the nation's supply chain. On Thursday, President Biden announced a tentative agreement to halt the strike.   LIFE. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) introduced a bill this week that proposes a national 15-week ban on abortions. While some in his party prefer state measures, Democrats call the bill extreme—despite the fact that it mirrors the policies of most European countries, which do not perform abortions after 15 weeks. The Biden Administration's proposed changes to Title IX redefine childbirth to include delivering a child, lactation, and abortion. Here's how. Months ago, California leaders told the world that they planned to be an abortion super-state. Now they're spending $1 million in tax dollars to build a website that promotes their abortion services for people living in the other 49 states. Here's how much California is spending to strengthen their total abortion services. A crisis pregnancy center in Massachusetts is under attack. Vandals have destroyed their property, their safety is threatened, and instead of protecting them, local city officials are considering measures to penalize them. In related news, on yesterday's 700 Club, CBN President and CEO Gordon Robertson delivered a blistering critique of Planned Parenthood. He also called out the Justice Department for their unwillingness to stop the violence being perpetrated against crisis pregnancy centers. Watch Gordon's commentary, here. Would you like to make your voice heard for LIFE?  CBN's Faith In Action gives you the opportunity to say "NO!" to abortion. Sign a petition, pray about this important issue, and share it with your friends and family.   HAPPENING HERE. Pastor Tony Evans has a response to Critical Race Theory (CRT) – he calls it "KRT" or "Kingdom Race Theology." Here's how he plans to use a very different message to spread unity among Believers. A sex trafficking survivor speaks out on the infamous "GirlsDoPorn" case, explaining how a modeling job turned into a night of horror. Jane Doe's story demonstrates the illegal side of the porn industry.   INTERNATIONAL. The funeral for HRH Queen Elizabeth II will take place Monday in London's Westminster Abbey. More than 500 heads-of-state and dignitaries are expected to attend. It is likely to be the largest and most elaborate funeral of this century. CBN's Operation Blessing continues to share Jesus' love as it meets the practical needs of Ukrainian refugees in Poland. Here's how you can give much needed assistance to these refugees! A Church of England school chaplain was accused of terrorism by his own school—for opposing the implementation of a curriculum that promoted LGBTQ+ identity politics. Don't miss this important story. An Israeli biotech firm is planning to create human embryos in order to harvest tissue for organ transplants and anti-aging procedures. They're starting with "synthetic embryos"; here's why many believe there are serious ethical concerns.   Would you like to pray with someone this weekend? Counselors at the CBN Prayer Center are available 24/7 at (800) 700-7000.   HEALTH. Is worry impacting your health? What does it say about our spiritual life? Check out this interview with Pastor Daniel Fusco, who just published a book titled, You're Gonna Make It: Unlocking Resiliency When Life Is a Mess. In this week's edition of Healthy Living, CBN News Senior Medical Reporter Lorie Johnson also tackled the topic of worry. She interviewed Dr. Monica Vermani, who discussed ways to conquer stress, mood, anxiety and traumas. Watch it here!   ENTERTAINMENT. A new film produced by Kirk Cameron hit over $2 million in sales during opening weekend. Lifemark's success signals the value of faith-based content. NBA basketball legend Steph Curry is an outspoken Christian and wants to inspire children off the court, too. His new book, I Have A Superpower, encourages children ages 4-7 to be positive and set goals. Former Football player Deion Sanders recently faced a frightening medical diagnosis. In the hospital, he turned to prayer and praise. Here's Sanders' uplifting story.   Don't forget that 24/7 news coverage is available here  on the CBN News Channel, on cbnnews.com, on the CBN News App, and on social media.    Thank you for watching and reading CBN News. We're glad you're on our team! Because Truth Matters.™ P.S. Do you appreciate the work of CBN News? Become a member today! Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. –Ephesians 6:10-13 (NKJV) Edit Subscriptions   |   Unsubscribe   |   Contact 977 Centerville Turnpike, Virginia Beach, VA 23463 24-Hour Prayer: 800-700-7000 © The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc.