SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY DECEMBER 21st, 2025

More information on deadly attack on Jewish community in Australia continues
Australian officials continue to release information about an attack on the Jewish community during a Hanukkah celebration. Authorities report 16 people were killed and over 40 were injured in the attack. The shooting was carried out in part by a father and son who intentionally targeted Jews after being radicalized by a terrorist group. The father was killed by a bystander who fought and overpowered him during the attack. The son was arrested and taken into custody. He is currently in the hospital under police guard. The attack was condemned by Australian, Israeli, U.S., and other governments around the world. Members of the Jewish and Christian communities are pledging to unite and speak up concerning rising antisemitism around the world. SNBC NEWS will update you on this story as it continues to develop.

Parents sue after daughter asked to room with trans identifying student on overnight trip
Parents in Colorado have filed a lawsuit after their daughter was assigned to share a room with a biological male student on a school trip. Joe and Serena Wailes claim in 2023 the student, who claimed to be transgender, was allowed to share a room with their then 11-year-old daughter, because he identified as a female. The daughter was allowed to change her room after she objected but was instructed not to disclose why she changed rooms. The family says school officials asked them not to disclose the situation to protect the privacy of the other child. The parents later filed a lawsuit, claiming their rights were violated. Attorneys for Alliance Defending Freedom, who are representing the parents, are pushing for more rights for parents who wish to protect their children from bad policies. 

UNITE US launches outreach to high school students
The ministry group UNITE US has now extended its witnessing of the Gospel to high school events. Students gathered at a local arena last week to worship and hear the Gospel of Jesus. Organizers report being asked repeatedly to extend the outreach to high school students, so an inaugural Unite High Schools event was launched in September, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. The group reported more than 1,000 students gave their lives to Christ during this event. The campaign to witness the Gospel to college students has reached over 100,000 students on 18 college campuses around the U.S. The response from college students is what led to the high school outreach. The organization is giving God praise and reports they will continue to witness to college and high school students with more outreach events.

SNBC Health report: What’s in Your Morning Cup of Coffee?

Coffee is beloved for its caffeine kick and flavor, but it also helps reduce risks from chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, thanks to high levels of antioxidants and other bioactive compounds. However, other lesser-known compounds may actually be harmful to your health.

A September review of 11 studies of more than one million participants published in Arterial Hypertension found that moderate coffee intake may promote good cholesterol levels, while excessive intake may be associated with bad cholesterol and total cholesterol levels.

Pesticides and herbicides used on coffee plantations may have harmful effects on the endocrine and nervous systems, but residues in coffee are generally within safe limits, according to Julia Kop-czyń-ska, microbiologist and doctoral candidate at the Polish Academy of Sciences.

Pod-type coffee, or K-cups, which come in plastic containers, can leach chemicals that are linked to a host of health concerns. Artificially flavored brews like French vanilla, hazelnut, or caramel can reduce coffee’s health benefits. Methylene chloride, an industrial chemical used in the decaffeination process to extract caffeine can also be harmful to the body.

Typically, nondairy creamers contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are high in trans fatty acids and emulsifiers which may alter the gut microbiome.

The artificial sweetener aspartame has been linked to gut biome disruption, and erythritol may increase the risk of blood clots, a March study suggests. In one studay, researchers found that drinking black coffee lowered the risk of death from all causes and heart disease.

If a person is concerned about what’s in their coffee, researchers suggest purchasing whole beans from suppliers who control drying and storage, and storing them in airtight containers in a cool, dry location to slow the breakdown of the beans and inhibit mold growth.

Kopczyńska suggests switching to filtered coffee and buying organic coffee, if possible, to minimize cumulative pesticide exposure.

By carefully choosing the type of coffee and being mindful of storage and brewing practices, a person can significantly reduce the presence of unwanted chemicals in their coffee long before it reaches their morning cup.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY DECEMBER 14th, 2025

Irish teacher arrested for rejecting student’s gender request
A teacher in Ireland is currently in jail after refusing to address a student by a different pronoun. Enoch Burke is currently in jail awaiting release in a case that started when Burke refused a request by school administrators. The teacher was asked to refer to a student as they/them. Burke refused citing his Christian faith and reiterating that there are only two genders male and female. The situation quickly escalated with the teacher being suspended from his job with pay pending a further decision. Burke was later arrested for repeatedly trying to report to the school to teach. He claimed since he was still being paid by the country’s department of education he should continue reporting to work. This action resulted in the school administrators’ banning Burke claiming harassment and stalking. A justice in the case now says the teacher will not be released from jail until he promises not to return to the school.  The judge has even gone as far as to threaten to keep Mr. Burke in prison until after Christmas. Burke is appealing his case to Ireland’s Supreme Court and that country’s department of education delay or dismiss the case.

Pro-life group appeals lawsuit to nation’s highest court
A Pro-life organization is pleading its case to the US Supreme Court. Christian pro-life enter First Choice is taking their case against the state of New Jersey to the nation’s highest court. Representatives for the pregnancy center says they were persecuted by state officials following their refusal to release information. New Jersey state attorney demanded the pro-life group released the names of their donors. The state claims some donors were being deceived into pledging funds to the group, by posing as a pro-abortion organization. Representatives for First Choice denied these claims and refused to release their donor list. The proceedings so far seem to be in the favor of First Choice, with various justices asking the motive behind revealing the donation list to the public. SNBC NEWS will update you on the case as it continues. The Bible is seeing a steady surge among young men.

Younger men reading the Bible more
The study released by the Barna Group shows an increase in Bible engagement among young adult men. The study reports half of Millennial and Gen Z males engage in scripture on a weekly basis. The study according to the group is promising to consider there is a decline in Americans religious identity. A recent Gallup poll shows a decline in American identifying by a religious belief. This trend is still not a reflection of the recent revival growing across the U.S. in the past almost three years. This growth in more interest in the Bible and Biblical principles should continue and affect more research polls as revival continues around the U.S. and on college campuses.

  SNBC Health report: how some traditional holiday spices may help with digestion and blood sugar levels
According to research cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger are known to help with digestion support and metabolic health. Known for as traditional spices in the winter these three spices are also used as a method for food preservation. Each has their own unique health benefit that helps the human body. Cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar and supports glucose health. Ginger helps with nausea, bloating and assists in gut health. Nutmeg helps with insulin, digestion, and metabolism. These spices are used year-round but are traditionally used in various winter foods and drinks. Ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon are harvested and used year-round and can be purchased in whole form, dried, or ground in a powder form.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th, 2025

Street Preacher arrest case to be appealed to US Supreme Court
A street preacher’s arrest in Mississippi is making national news. Supporters of Gabriel Oliver are questioning if the arrest is a violation of his First Amendment rights. Oliver was arrested for violating a noise ordinance. The ban restricted the preacher from preaching on public property. Lower courts in Mississippi blocked Oliver from appealing the charges; the case is now being appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. City Officials claim they received complaints after Oliver was seen speaking loudly and shouting insults at passersby according to the complaint. The officials later claimed he violated a local ordinance by being outside of a designated protest zone. Attorneys for Oliver says the city misapplied their own rules which are vague and a violation of religious freedom.

Teachers win lawsuit after firing for anti-LGBT comments
Two teachers in Oregon have one their case against a school district. The two teachers were fired after they criticized the school district’s woke policies. The school board for Grants Pass School District 7 allowed students who identified as transgender to use the bathrooms and locker rooms of their choice. Teachers Rachel Sager and Katie Medhart complained about the policy and were later fired following their criticism. Both teachers were represented by Alliance Defending Freedom and the Pacific Justice Institute.  The school district, after an almost three-year battle finally acknowledged the teachers were wrongfully terminated and have agree to pay the educators $650,000. Attorneys for the teachers called the decision a step in the right direction Matthew Hoffman of Alliance Defending Freedom further added Public schools cannot retaliation against speech simply because they disagree with what’s said. (STORY CORRECTION: during the broadcast the anchor noted the settlement was 650K each; the teachers will split the sum of 650,000, and the district agreed to pay attorneys fees, etc. in addition to the settlement).

 Israel conflict with terrorist groups continue/Israel makes preemptive strikes
Israel continues its targeted attacks against terrorist groups and their leaders. Israel recently launched targeted airstrikes in Lebanon. The strikes killed the Chief of Staff for the terrorist group Hezbollah. The Israeli Defense Forces also continued strikes against Hamas. The strikes in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut has caused growing tension between Israel and Lebanon’s government. Israel’s Prime Minister issued a statement saying that he will continue to make decisions to defend Israel and keep his nation safe in the future. He added that Israel is responsible for its own security. Though the peace deal still stands between Hamas and Israel, the Israeli government has continued to be vocal about their right to defend their nation from all attacks. The U.S. is continuing to work with both sides but have reported Hamas leaders are warning they may end the ceasefire. Israel says Hamas has violated the ceasefire since both sides signed the agreement in October of this year.

  SNBC Health report: How orange juice may help with some health issues in the body.
A recent study is suggesting orange juice may help provide various needs within the body. Researchers report Orange juice may help the body with inflammation, metabolism, and blood vessel issues.
The connection researchers believe is due to the compounds in citrus fruits mainly flavonoids. The study varied for each patient according to body weight. Researchers followed adults to drink at least two cups of orange juice per day, but report the study was small and was not compared to other drinks and will require more study on the subject. The research team did say they are supportive of people consuming more plant rich foods with natural flavonoids on a regular basis.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 23rd, 2025

 UNITE US preaches the Gospel at NC State University
UNITE US recently ministered the Gospel to students at North Carolina State University. The campus ministry outreach hosted thousands as part of their efforts to witness the Gospel on college campuses. The last night of the event, saw six thousand students and guests fill the J.S. Dorton Arena to experience worship and the message of Jesus. Hundreds reportedly responded to the call of salvation and 77 people were later baptized. The founder of UNITE US, Tonya Prewett says since the group started, they have visited 17 college campuses with over 100-thousand people coming out to hear the Gospel and with 15 thousand accepting Jesus as their Savior. UNITE US started its campus events following the Asbury Revival in 2023. Since that time UNITE US and other organizations have continued to preach the Gospel and say that Gen Z is hungry for the Word of God.

US Supreme Court will hear case for/ against trans sports
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases concerning biological sex and sports. According to a recent report the nation’s highest court will hear two cases from Idaho and West Virginia concerning inclusion in sports for transgender athletes. One case involves a student, who is a biological male, who sued after being banned from joining the women’s cross-country team at Boise State University. The student sued claiming that he was discriminated against by the school. The student was later allowed to play following Idaho’s lower court blocking a Fairness in Women’s sports act. The opposing side in the case wants the Supreme Court to rule that this law should be enforced in the state of Idaho and observed nationwide. In West Virginia, a biological student was banned from participating in a girls’ middle school’s cross-country team. The state of West Virginia also has a law protecting women’s sports. The Trump Administration has sided with West Virginia and Idaho in this matter; the case is expected to be heard in June of next year.

Christian World News: IOC, Nigeria, Great Britain:
 The International Olympic Committee is also expected to make a decision concerning trans athletes. The IOC has been under pressure from several groups after allowing trans athletes to compete in IOC regulated competitions. Critics say these athletes have followed all requirements to compete in women’s international sports. Supporters of a ban say these athletes are still biological men with natural advantages that medication cannot suppress. Supporters of a ban also note that these athletes are taking spots from biological women who have worked all their lives to win a slot in Olympic competition. SNBC NEWS will update you when the decision is announced; the IOC is expected to approve a ban on trans athletes.

In Nigeria: pressure continues against that nations government to stop continued violence against Christians. Christian watchdog groups are reporting 12 more Christians were killed in the most recent genocide that started this summer. An estimated 200 people were killed in June of this year alone.

Christians around the world are pressuring their governments to get involved to stop the killing. The Trump administration has vowed to send troops to stop the violence, a move the Nigerian government has welcomed. A terrorist group called the Fulani herdsmen are being blamed for the deaths of the 12 victims.

In Great Britain: there is a fight brewing between British patriots and the country’s liberal left. Left leaning political groups are now trying to convince British citizens to be ashamed of their country’s flag. The controversy started when two businessman launched a Pro-British campaign called “Raise the Colors”.
The campaign according to its founders is designed to unite the multi-cultural nation under the belief that all citizens of Great Britain should be proud of their nation and their country’s flag. Liberals in the media and in that nation have claimed the campaign and the flag are a symbol of racism. The founders of the movement says they will not be stopped by negative liberal views and continue to work towards efforts to unite their nation under the British flag as a symbol of pride.

SNBC Health report: How red meat can boost your brain and microbiome health
  Researchers report to Mercola.com that red meat may not be as bad as previously reported. The main issue according to a recent report is what kind of red meat is being consumed. A study published in Scientific Reports follow over three thousand participants. The study found the healthiest patients were those who had red meat in their diet. The study found the difference between the subjects were the nutrients received from red meat. Those that ate red meat more B12, zinc, selenium, calcium, and choline than their counterparts. So, what kind of red meat is the kind that consumers should buy to gain these nutrients? Researchers advise eating grass feed meats, eating a diet with collagen rich foods and high-quality protein, pairing red meat with antioxidant-rich foods, and avoiding processed and meat alternatives when possible.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY NOVEMBER 16th, 2025

Bible labeled with warning by British university
Graphic content, graphic bodily injury, sexual violence, and sensitive content. These were some of the descriptions a university in the United Kingdom used to issue a warning to students studying the Bible. The University of Sheffield has placed “trigger warnings” on literary works that examine the Crucifixion of Christ and other events in the Bible. The school also flagged the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John as well as the book of Genesis. The Biblical study is a part of a course for English Literature students. University officials released a statement claiming the warnings are to help prepare students who might find the details of the subject matter “difficult”. Critics in the Christian community and historians called the warnings misguided and absurd. Another university in the UK, Nottingham University was also criticized for attempting to label passages from the Bible as violence and explicit. University officials in that case also defended their warning claiming the content warning was for students from a non-Christian background.

Finnish politician continues years long battle in court
A politician in Finland is awaiting a decision in her case from that nation’s Supreme Court. Paivi Rasanen’s case has been appealed to the Supreme Court of Finland. The years’ long case stemmed from the Finnish lawmaker referencing Biblical scriptures on her private social media page. Rasanen in 2019 spoke out against homosexuality, by quoting Romans 1:24-27, which condemns this lifestyle as sinful. The tweet resulted in the former politician being charged with two criminal charges and several years of fighting the case in court, which continues to this day. If convicted, Rasanen and another defendant will be charged with thousands of dollars in fines and possible censorship. Critics says this case is an opportunity for Finland’s highest court to protect freedom of speech in that nation and the rest of Europe.

 BGEA Prayer event in Argentina deem success
Thousands or people packed an arena in Argentina to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association hosted a campaign to witness the Gospel in the capital city Buenos Aires. Nearly 75-thousand people gathered to hear the message. The BGEA partnered with over two thousand churches to gather citizens from across the Argentine capital for the event. Thousands listened intently as Rev. Franklin Graham gave the message of Jesus to the crowd . The ministry reports the large crowd gathered for the event over a two-day period. The organization reports over nine-thousand people accepted Christ at the event. The BGEA gave all credit to God for the large turnout and the large amount of souls that received Christ.

SNBC Health report: researchers are recommending an alternative to help you sleep better.
Magnesium is a mineral that helps you naturally sleep but does not get as much attention as melatonin. The upside of magnesium is it a supplement that supports sleep without a long list of side effects.
It also has health benefits that assist the body in various ways. Magnesium helps develop bone health, muscle health and helps regulate the heart. This supplement helps with inflammation and can be found naturally in food. Magnesium can be found pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, black beans, peanut butter, brown rice and spinach.