It’s Wednesday, October 28th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes, written by Jonathan Clark and heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. Filling in for Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com), I’m Ean Leppin.
17-year-old Christian attacked by Muslim mob
A 17-year old Christian in Pakistan is recovering after being attacked by a Muslim mob earlier this year.
The mob would harass girls of Christian families as they walked to church. On one Sunday in August, Ikhlaq Masih confronted the mob to protect a Christian girl. Later, the mob beat him unconscious.
Masih told International Christian Concern most of his wounds have now healed and that he has forgiven his attackers. He said, “My Christian faith was what led me to stand up for that girl and protect my sister in Christ. Despite everything that happened, I pray that God will show them the light and help them understand the wrong they have done.”
In Matthew 5:44, Jesus said, “Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.”
Iran executed over 2,000 people in 2025
The Human Rights Activists News Agency reports Iran executed over 2,000 people in the last year.
That’s up 29 percent compared to the previous year. The number of executions surged as the government cracked down on protests.
The unrest is also affecting Christians in the country. Iran’s Islamist government killed dozens of Christians in recent months.
Trump announces that military action against Iran could be coming
Tensions are rising in the Middle East as President Trump signals that renewed military action against Iran could be approaching.
The United States and Israel are reportedly considering strikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities, missile programs, and energy infrastructure. Iran has warned that any attack could trigger retaliation against American military installations and civilian infrastructure across the Persian Gulf.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons remains a top priority.
As election results continue to be known around the world, remember the words of 1 Timothy 2:1-2, “I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.”
Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program announced
The Trump administration announced a Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program last week.
The $25 million program offers rewards to those who provide the federal government with tips that lead to a successful fraud conviction.
Listen to comments from President Donald Trump.
TRUMP: “So here’s what we’re going to be doing. Anybody that can prove that he turned somebody in — in other words, he or she — if you turn somebody in, and you, let’s say, report, and you find a billion dollars, we’re giving a commission to that person of one percent. That’s a lot of money.”
US Senate committee releases report on abortion pill Mifepristone
A U.S. Senate committee released a report on abortion drugs entitled, “Mifepristone Without Guardrails.”
The report found that abortion pill manufacturers have certified over 6,000 pharmacies to dispense the abortion kill pill. Abortion pill sponsors also certified over 8,000 prescribers of the drug. None of them have been decertified despite how they ignore FDA safety protocols.
The report noted, “Chemical abortion drug sponsors profit off killing innocent unborn children. . . . The findings in this investigation demonstrate a consistent pattern of a lack of transparency regarding the operations of mifepristone sponsors.”
Churches are feeling economic squeeze
A new report from Lifeway Research found churches are feeling the economic squeeze.
Fifty-four percent of US Protestant pastors say the economy is negatively impacting their church. That’s up from 49 percent last year, but down from 66 percent in 2024.
Although inflation is up this year, giving did not increase proportionally. Thirty-six percent of pastors say giving at their church is up compared to last year. Thirty-seven percent say giving is about the same. And the rest say giving is down or aren’t sure.
Retired US school teacher is released from a Russian prison
And finally, Russia released a U.S. citizen from prison last Wednesday.
Seventy-four-year-old Stephen Hubbard is a retired teacher from Michigan. He moved to Ukraine and lived there for years. In 2024, Russia sentenced him on charges of fighting with the Ukrainian military. His family denies the charges.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social, “Stephen is on his way back home and will soon be with his family. . . . There was no ‘swap’ necessary for his release.”
Stephen’s son, Rev. Joseph Coleman, recently wrote, “Through these difficult years, prayer and trust in God’s mercy have sustained our family and today we can attest that there are blessings along the hard road to peace.”
Psalm 146:7 says it is God “who executes justice for the oppressed, who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free.”
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And that’s The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 28th, 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. Filling in for Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com), I’m Ean Leppin. Seize the day for Jesus Christ.