SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY JUNE 7th, 2026

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: Iran/ U.S. conflict continues as possible peace talks stall
SNBC NEWS has a brief update on recent negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. President Trump has announced he is ready to sign a deal with Iranian officials. Despite this announcement, the US recently launched a self-defense strike on Iran. The strike targeted two boats that were attempting to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. SNBC NEWS will continue to update you on this conflict as it continues.  

Church reports large turnout of new Christians at beach baptism
A Church in Jacksonville is reporting a large turnout of new believers during a public baptism event. The Church of Eleven 22 hosted thousands of new believers and supporters for a special baptism event on a local beach. The church hosted the public baptism event filled with praise and worship as part of their mass baptism events. The church reported this year’s baptism ended with shuttle bus drivers for the event accepting Christ and wanting to be baptized. The Beach baptism events have hosted move than two thousand believers since The Church of Eleven 22 started the event in 2024.  

SNBC Health Report: The health benefits of grapes
This fruit, according to a recent study, helps promote and protect skin health from outside factors. Researchers studied the effects of grapes on the body and reported the results in the ACS Nutrition Science Journal. Grapes provide vitamin C and is rich in antioxidants. These nutrients assist in collagen formation.  Grapes also contain nutrients that have anti-inflammatory properties. This study mainly focused on grapes in the red and purple varieties.  

SNBC NEWS International Trip: VCC South Korea Trip

SNBC NEWS ANCHORS, Wendy Chaplin and Treva Farmer had the honor of traveling with 23 others from Victory to South Korea recently. It was a life-changing experience, and we’d just like to share some of the highlights of our trip and how it impacted us.  

Story from the perspective of Treva Farmer:
Our primary objective was to attend a prayer conference at Blessing Flower Church in Uijeongbu South Korea, which is north of Seoul, the capital. Upon completion of this two-day class, we were all awarded certificates by Pastor Choi. We also attended a Billy Graham Crusade featuring Will Graham, Billy Graham’s grandson, who delivered a powerful message of salvation to more than 21,000.   

Graham related the spiritual condition of many to ignoring a gps and continuing down a wrong road in life. 

 “We often think the navigation is wrong and insist on the wrong path we’ve chosen ourselves,” he said. He called turning to Christ “the one and only right direction in life.”  

Organizers report thousands gave their lives to Christ, and we were there to witness it.  

Among the many other adventures in Christ, we had during our six-day visit were a visit to Prayer Mountain, established by Dr. Paul Yonggi Cho. Dr. Cho reportedly built the largest church in the world in the 1990s, Yoido Full Gospel Church, with more than 700,000 members.  

We also visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the line between South Korea and Communist North Korea and learned a great deal about the history of the division and their relationship with the U. S. 

For a little enjoyment, we dressed up like the royalty we are and visited the King’s castle. And finally, we enjoyed several fun shopping outings. 

But perhaps the highlight of our visit was the love shown to us by the members of Blessing Flower Ministry.  They showered us continually with Korean cuisine (three meals per day) and gifts, so much so, that we were truly humbled and amazed at what I summed up as an addiction to giving.

Wendy Chaplin also spoke on the outpouring of love and kindness from Blessing Flowers Church, the beauty of the county, and the power of prayer which is evident is the county and God’s protection over South Korea. The anchors also encouraged the audience to pray, not only for the people of South Korea, but for the salvation of North Korea’s leaders, and use that motivation to continue to pray for the U.S.

(Please enjoy video and pictures from South Korea in the news segment video above)

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 24th, 2026

National day of Prayer celebrates 75th year
The National of Prayer took on a special meaning this year. The annual day of prayer observed here in the US is celebrating is 75th year. Representatives from the Christian community and leaders from the US Congress gathered for the event. This year’s theme, “Glorify God among the nations, seeking Him in all generations.” U.S. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, told those who attended that the U.S. is a praying nation. Johnson commented prayer is a part of who we are and the foundation of faith is part of what makes the US unique. The event is par of several festivities leading up our nation’s 250th anniversary. The anniversary celebrations the year will include a national ceremony to officially  rededicate the United States as one nation under God.

Ministry expands outreach to high school students
UNITE US recently extended its mission, witnessing the Gospel to high school students. The organization held a worship event for students in Columbus, Ohio. The ministry has expanded its outreach to witness the Gospel to high school student after requests from supporters. Following worship and ministry, the organization reports hundreds of students accepted Christ.  The organization UNITE US has reached over 100-thousand students at over two dozen college campuses around the U.S.

Leaders gather in Washington to take a stand against Anti-semitism
Supporters of Israel and the Jewish people gathered recently in Washington, D.C. Over 300 pastors and rabbis met with members of Congress to discuss the rise in Anti-Semitic attacks in the U.S. The group is pushing for more support for Israel and addressing rising persecution against Jewish citizens. The event was held on Israel advocacy day. A recent survey conducted by the American Jewish Committee, report nine in ten American Jews say anti-Semitism is a problem. According to reports, there have been nine thousand anti-Semitic crimes reported in the U.S. since last year.

SNBC Health Report: The importance of water and the human brain
  If you are a member of Victory, you’ve heard our pastor make comments about hydrating your brain, when you having a mental block (being forgetful or tired) on a few occasions. The importance of hydrations and the human brain is not only essential, but important to cognitive function. The brain is made up of 75 percent water and when you are not hydrated it slows down cognitive processing. Brain or mental fog and fatigue could be symptoms of mild dehydration. Hydration in the brain effects memory, focus, mental clarity and oxygen levels. Most experts suggest at least 8 glasses of water per day. Some recommend up to 11 or 15 per day. This number does include foods that are majority water. Fruits like watermelon, strawberries, and vegetables such as zucchini, celery and radishes all contain high amounts of water that add to your daily water intake.

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 17th, 2026

SNBC NEWS UPDATE: US Supreme Court restores controversial abortion pill
The US Supreme Court has restored access to the controversial abortion by mail pill. The nation’s highest court has ruled to allow women seeking abortions to receive Mifepristone in the mail or at a pharmacy. Women who want to obtain the pill do not have to visit a doctor in person. Mifepristone has been approved by the FDA since 2000. The Biden Administration later approved women not having to visit with a medical provider to receive a prescription for the pill. This abortion pill has been the subject of controversy, not only because of its purpose, but due to accusations of it causing serious medical emergencies in women who take the pill.  Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced last year Mifepristone reviewed after multiple reports of long term and fatal incidents associated with this pill.  

Guidance Counselor wins lawsuit against school board
A school counselor has won her lawsuit after being fired for her Christian faith. Kathy McCord was an educator for 37 years at a school district in Indiana. McCord was required by the school district in 2021 to address students by the gender they preferred along with the pronouns they preferred. McCord was later interviewed by a journalist concerning the new school policy. The district later fired the counselor, claiming that she lied in the interview. McCord contacted Alliance Defending Freedom, who took on her case. Following the controversy, the former guidance counselor and the school district settled out of court. Kathy McCord was awarded 195-thousand dollars in damages.  Attorneys from Alliance Defending Freedom released a statement saying in part: no American should be fired for expressing her beliefs.... especially an educator speaking in her personal capacity, on her own time and out of concern for students. The state of Indiana passed a law following this case that requires schools to notify parents if their child is suffering from gender confusion.  

Baptism event sees outpouring of souls committing to Christ
major event in California to witness the Gospel is continuing to grow. Baptize California is reporting thousands of worshippers attending a recent soul winning event. The worship event was held at the same location as a revival that started in the 1970s. Over 30 churches participated in the most recent campaign. Organizers expected as many as one thousand participants to be baptized at the event. Baptize California reports over one thousand churches have participated, and over 50 thousand baptisims have been conducted in the past two years.  

SNBC Health Report: The health benefits of olives
Olives are a fruit that maybe overlooked its nutritional value, but it is more than just a great source of cooking oil. The olive itself is full of nutrients that help keep the body healthy. Olives are rich in vitamin E and heart healthy. This fruit is full of healthy fats and antioxidants that promote lower cholesterol. It also helps lower blood pressure. Olives are an important part of the Mediterranean diet due to their nutritional value. Olives aid in digestion, reduce inflammation, and help maintain blood sugar levels. Olives can be consumed in various forms and are harvested from October to January in certain countries, or from March to May.  

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY MAY 3rd, 2026

Evangelist Marilyn Hickey passes
Teacher and Evangelist Marilyn Hickey has passed. Her passing was announced last week on the ministry’s social media pages. Hickey ministered and taught on radio and television for more than 50 years, paving the way for women everywhere to have teaching ministries in the media. She ministered in over 140 countries in her mission to “cover the earth with God’s Word” and find common ground for people of different cultures, faiths, and governments. She authored more than 100 books and ministered with her daughter, Sara Bowling, in her weekly broadcast and at various ministry events. Marilyn Hickey was 94 years old.  

Christian group announces latests persecution stats
he Voice of the Martyr is reporting a rise in persecution. The organization reported various attacks on Christians in Nigeria, which occurred prior to Resurrection Sunday. Sixty Christians were killed in the attacks. Watchdog groups are calling for pressure on the Nigerian government to protect them from continued persecution. Christians were also attacked in Syria. Organizations working with Christians in that country say the number of Christians has dwindled significantly.  Syria once had almost 2,000,000 Christians, but watchdogs are now reporting only 300,000 Christians remain in that nation.  

President announces ceasefire
President Trump has announced another ceasefire between Israel and the terrorist group Hezbollah. The president announced recently the peace deal would extend by three weeks and used the announcement to warn Iran not to give funding to the terrorist group.  He also repeated that Israel has every right to defend itself from enemies on all sides. Israeli officials did confirm the news but say they are interested in a peaceful negotiation without Hezbollah leadership.  

SNBC HEALTH: What if aging isn’t decline?
Aging in later life is often portrayed as a steady slide toward physical and cognitive decline. But a new study by scientists at Yale University suggests an alternate narrative — that older individuals can and do improve over time, and their mindset toward aging plays a major part in their success. In a study of over 11,000 older Americans, lead author Dr. Becca R. Levy, PhD, a professor of social and behavioral sciences at the Yale School of Public Health (YSPH), found that nearly half of adults aged 65 and older showed measurable improvement in cognitive function, physical function, or both, over time.  The improvements were linked to a powerful but often overlooked factor: how people think about aging itself.  “Many people equate aging with an inevitable and continuous loss of physical and cognitive abilities,” said Dr. Levy.  Improvement in later life is not rare; it’s common, and it should be included in our understanding of the aging process.  Over a follow-up period of up to 12 years, 45% of participants improved in at least one of the two domains, according to the study.  They found that those with more positive age beliefs were significantly more likely to show improvements in both cognition and walking speed, even after accounting for factors such as age, sex, education, or chronic disease. Dr. Levy’s prior studies have found negative age beliefs predict poorer memory, slower walking speed, higher cardiovascular risk, and biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  The authors hope their findings will reverse the popular perception that continuous decline is inevitable and encourage policy makers to increase their support for preventive care, rehabilitation, and other health-promoting programs for older persons that draw on their potential resilience.  

SNBC NEWS FOR LIFE SUNDAY APRIL 26th, 2026

Court rules in favor of Texas state law
A federal court has upheld a Texas state law. Texas representatives voted in favor of the Ten Commandments being displayed in all classrooms in the state as part of the school curriculum. Critics claimed the law was a violation, arguing the separation of church and state. Supporters claim the display is to acknowledge that U.S. laws were created based on the Bible, but not as a form of intimidation for non-Christians. The justice in the case agreed, upholding the law. Attorneys defending the law say the ruling proves that the historic foundation of U.S. laws is not only allowed, but consistent with the Constitution. 

America Reads the Bible event kicks off
Washington, D.C., leaders and well-known public figures participated in a special week-long event.
The Museum of the Bible was the host location for the week as notable figures read the Bible. This is part of the festivities for the nation’s 250 birthday celebration. The event is designed to help Americans recognize the source of America’s morals and law foundations; The Bible. America reads the Bible was held from April 18-25 and featured speakers reading the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. Each speaker would read assigned passages either live or on a recorded message. Speakers included President Trump, U.S. officials, public figures, and those in the Christian community. 

 
Bible readers surveyed
According to a new study almost half of U.S. citizens have read the entire Bible. The American Bible Society released a recent study on how many Americans study the Bible and have read at least half of it.  The study found half of the group had read 48 percent of the entire Bible. The remaining group surveyed found 14 percent read the Bible and consistently read scriptures. The study reports a small spike in the number of readers of the Bible on a consistent basis. The numbers are believed to be moving due to ongoing revival in the nation, which started on college campuses in 2023 and continues to grow across the U.S.  

SNBC Health report: the health benefits of tomatoes and heart health
According to reports, tomatoes could be an effective part of your health regimen to protect the heart. Tomatoes contain lycopene, folate, potassium, and vitamins A, B, C, and E. These nutrients are all proven to have properties that benefit the heart. Though consumed mainly in savory dishes, tomatoes are considered a fruit. They are rich in fiber and the lycopene in tomatoes can be absorbed better when paired with certain oils.  Tomatoes can be consumed raw or cooked, but researchers advise consuming them as close to the original form as possible to receive all its nutrients.