It’s Wednesday, August 5th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I’m Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com)
By Jonathan Clark and me
Muslims killed 20 Christians in Congo
Islamic militants killed over 20 people in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last month.
The Muslims killed a church elder and a worship leader in the village of Mangina. A local pastor told Open Doors, “Fear is increasing. Brothers and sisters, please intercede for the safety of the rural commune of Mangina and for the strengthening of the faith of Christians.”
Such attacks are common in the country as Islamic extremists try to eradicate the presence of Christians.
According to Open Doors, Congo, Africa is the 29th worst country worldwide for the persecution of Christians.
70,000 Muslim migrants stormed Ceuta, Spain
Over 70,000 migrants stormed the Spanish North African enclave city of Ceuta. Most were young men from the Muslim-majority country of Morocco.
The Spanish city of Ceuta borders Morocco and is home to just over 80,000 people. Spain deployed its military in response to the surge of migrants, sending most of them back as of yesterday.
Dozens reportedly died in the crossing. A local pastor told Evangelical Focus, “Pray for our city, for the authorities, and for all the staff working on the front line. … We hope that the Lord will allow us to be a beacon of hope and support for our city.”
In Matthew 5:16, Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in Heaven.”
Todd Blanche nomination for Attorney General heads to Senate floor
On August 3rd, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General after he struck a deal with two GOP holdouts, reports The Epoch Times.
Republican Senators Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas had opposed Blanche because of concerns over a settlement that the Department of Justice negotiated with President Donald Trump in his suit against the IRS.
On August 2, Blanche said that he formally terminated a nearly $1.8 billion fund that would have given payments to victims of government weaponization. Tillis and Cornyn subsequently issued a statement on August 3 pledging their support.
The Senate Committee voted 12–10, along party lines, to advance Blanche’s nomination. It now heads to the Senate floor for a final confirmation vote, where he can afford to lose only two Republican votes, assuming all Democrats will be opposed and GOP Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will be absent due to illness.
Contact your two U.S. Senators by email and phone — whatever their party affiliation might be — and urge them to vote for Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General. Do not assume that every Republican Senator will vote for him. And do not assume that every Democrat Senator will vote against him. Just speak your mind and leave the results ion God’s hands.
Georgia must reinstate Christian education program
In the United States, a district court ruled that a Georgia school district must reinstate a Christian education program.
Sweet Onion Christian Learning Center provided free, off-campus religious instruction for students at Vidalia High School. However, school officials canceled the program after its leader criticized a proposed tax increase on his Facebook page.
With the help of Alliance Defending Freedom, the learning center challenged this in court and won.
Planned Parenthood has closed 57 abortion mills since 2025
Planned Parenthood is closing three of its facilities in Michigan. The abortion giant is facing $5.6 million in losses in the state.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act temporarily defunded Planned Parenthood last year. The funding pause expired last month. However, it did cause many locations to shut down.
The American Life League reports that Planned Parenthood has closed 57 locations since January 2025.
U.S. economic growth slowed in second quarter
U.S. economic growth slowed during the second quarter of this year.
The Gross Domestic Product increased at an annual rate of 1.5 percent. That’s down from 2.1 percent during the first quarter. The slower growth was due in part to a decrease in government spending.
In-N-Out Burger President urges those in Idaho to turn to God
The owner of In-N-Out Burger spoke out after a tragic shooting at one of the company’s locations.
The shooting happened at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on Saturday. Three people died, including an In-N-Out associate.
Lynsi Snyder is the owner and president of In-N-Out Burger. She wrote, “In-N-Out will be mourning with the families and praying for them as they tread through a very painful season. I am no stranger to loss, but this is so incredibly tough, and my heart also goes out to all of the Associates and Customers who were there during this traumatic event. I love you all, and I ask you to turn to God, not in anger, but seeking comfort and strength for those who are hurting.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 says, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”
Williams kids in Wasilla, Alaska give $73.45 which parents match
On July 31st, Iris Williams in Wasilla, Alaska wrote me and said, “Adam, we have listened as the Lord has opened hearts and provided financial support to The Worldview in 5 Minutes! This has been an exciting month as my husband Thomas, me, and our 8 children — Toby, Aubri, Trygg, Trevor, Tyndale, Taleb, Kimber and Torben — have listened each morning after breakfast as part of our Bible time. It has been such a joy to watch my children become inspired and moved by the news stories you share.
“And it’s been exciting as we wait, holding our breath in prayer, as you announce how close we are to our goal. I say ‘our goal’ because it truly feels like we are in this with you.
“We gave earlier this month to The Worldview as a family, but as the final stretch hit, my kids were inspired to scrounge up money they had around the house to give one more time. I told them I’d match whatever they found. They came up with $73.45.
“My husband and I decided to round up to $75 and match that. So, we donated $150 on July 31st. We know it’s not much, but we know our God is good and He will use every dollar! Thank you Adam and the 6-member team. We cherish the work you do and are so thankful for this Godly, Biblical newscast!”
Anonymous New York donor enables us to reach the finish line
And, yesterday morning, Tuesday, August 4th, I heard from an anonymous donor in New York. I was blown away by what he wrote. I started reading it to my children and, you guessed it, I started crying. I asked Mercy, my 14-year-old daughter, to finish reading it since I got choked up.
He wrote, “I just listened to your Worldview in 5 Minutes and was moved to get you guys across the finish line. I sent the remaining $950 that you guys needed.
“I just want to let you know that you have encouraged me.
“Adam, I pray two things for you. First, I pray that you are encouraged by the gifts that shower your ministry. And second, I pray that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ continues to use you and your program to share not only the news, but the grace of God.”
13 Worldview listeners gave $2,500
And finally, as we wrapped up our annual fundraiser in our second spillover day, 13 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate by 10:30pm Central to invest their treasure to help fully fund the 6-member Worldview newscast team.
Our thanks to Constance in Los Alamos, California and Michael in Livonia, Michigan – both of whom gave $25.
We appreciate Isaac in Omaha, Nebraska, Rob in Annandale, Virginia, Aspen in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Alfred and VinDetta in Pound, Virginia, and Jennifer in Conifer, Colorado — each of whom gave $50.
We’re grateful to God for Jennifer in Coos Bay, Oregon who gave $100, Lorraine in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania who gave $120, and Ben in Wall, Texas who gave $230.
And we were touched by the sacrifice of Usha in Hudson, New York who gave $300, Max in Macon, Georgia who gave $500, and the anonymous donor in New York who gave $950.
Those 13 gifts add up to $2,500. Ready for our FINAL grand total? Drum roll please. (drum roll sound effect) $125,050 (sound effect of people cheering)
That means we surpassed our $123,500 goal by $1,550!
On behalf of Kevin Swanson and Timothy Reed who write the Tuesday newscast, Jonathan Clark who researches special Christian history anniversaries and writes the Wednesday and Thursday newscasts, myself – I write the Monday and Friday newscasts, voice each weekday newscast, and upload the transcript, John van der Veen who selects the image for the newscast online, and Rebekah Swanson and Kayla White, who add the theme music and upload the audio onto multiple platforms including www.TheWorldview.com, iTunes, Spotify, SermonAudio.com, and Amazon Music, thank you.
We are deeply grateful to God for the $5 donation and the $6,000 donation from our friend in Naples, Florida who matched twelve $500 donations and everyone in between.
From the kids who held fundraisers and donated money from their chores and odd jobs to the homeschool moms who invested precious dollars from their limited budgets to the business people who gave larger gifts, we are filled with gratitude! Each of you stepped up to the plate, enabling us to continue this important Christ-centered, Biblically-based, one-of-a-kind newscast.
Philippians 1:3 describes my thoughts precisely: “I thank my God every time I remember you.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, August 5th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I’m Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.