American Support For College At Record Low, Bible Accuracy Boosted By Archaeology, Islam Debate

Top headlines for Tuesday, October 13, 2026

A record-low 31% of Americans now see college as very important, with sharp declines among men, Republicans, and Black Americans. Meanwhile, Saudi-born Christian convert Ahmed Joktan shares his life-altering dream of Jesus and harrowing persecution after embracing faith. A violent school shooting by a 6-year-old sparks debate over gun access and child mental health. In Illinois, a landmark court ruling protects religious healthcare workers from being forced to assist in assisted suicide. Dinesh D’Souza presents new archaeological evidence supporting the Bible’s historicity, while Matthew West calls the Church to bold unity at the Dove Awards.

00:11 Americans who say college is ‘very important' reaches record low 
01:08 Saudi Muslim converts after dream of Jesus, faces persecution
02:13 Pastor, scholar debate Islam's compatibiltiy in Western society 
03:29 6-year-old who shot teacher in class swore at cops 
04:24 Christian providers protected from assisted suicide law 
05:36 Dinesh D’Souza book reveals archaeological evidence for the Bible 
06:46 Matthew West issues challenge to the Church at Dove Awards

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