It’s Thursday, August 20th, 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 Adam McManus

Vietnamese court sentences pastor to 7 years in prison

A court in Vietnam sentenced a Protestant pastor to over seven years in prison this month.

Fifty-nine-old-pastor Y Nuen Ayun had been leading unregistered religious activities since 2003. The communist government often uses fabricated charges to silence Christians. 

International Christian Concern noted, “Despite these realities, the church in Vietnam continues to faithfully and boldly advance God’s kingdom under oppression.”

1 Peter 4:14 says, “If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you. On their part, He is blasphemed, but on your part, He is glorified.”

Send a polite, 3-sentence note to the Vietnamese Ambassador to America, Nguyen Quoc Dzung, urging him to ask his government to release 59-year-old-pastor Y Nuen Ayun. Address it to the Vietnam Embassy, 1233 20th Street Northwest #400, Washington, D.C., 20036. You can find the correct spelling of their names and the address of the embassy in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.

Animated “David” movie opens in United Kingdom & Ireland tomorrow

The animated biblical film “David” is headed to theaters in the United Kingdom and Ireland tomorrow. 

A campaign from the U.K.-based KOVA International is encouraging churches to engage their congregations and communities through the film.

The movie has been one of Angel Studios’* most successful releases.

*Note: Angel Studios is owned by the Mormons also known as the “Church” of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Worldview cautions our listeners to remember that Mormons teach a false gospel and an unbiblical worldview. So, please be discerning in the viewing of any Angel Studios productions.

Canadian military chaplains prohibited from mentioning God in public

Military chaplains in Canada can no longer mention God at public events.

The country’s government issued the new policy last month. Canada already prohibited chaplains from praying at public events.

The Canadian Armed Forces claims to be maintaining religious and spiritual neutrality in the exercise of its public duties.

But in Matthew 12:30, Jesus said, “He who is not with Me is against Me, and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad.”

Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods

U.S. President Donald Trump paused 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods yesterday.

The tariffs were set to go into effect today.

The president said that the two countries had reached a deal, subject to the finalization of the documents. 

Trump picked a pro-lifer to head the FDA

President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration yesterday.

She previously served as a White House health policy adviser.

Dr. Overton is an opponent of abortion. She has written about the dangerous rise of chemical abortion which was allowed by the FDA in previous years.

Christian Forest Service officer no longer required to work on Sundays

A U.S. Forest Service officer will no longer be required to work on Sundays.

Adam Diemert is a Forest Service law enforcement officer in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is also a devout Presbyterian who attends church twice every Sunday.

Adam submitted multiple religious accommodation requests to not work on Sundays. Sadly, the Forest Service denied those requests.

But thanks to the legal help of First Liberty Institute, Adam finally received the accommodation last week. 

Socialist Democrats score another primary victory

Socialist Democrats picked up another primary victory on Tuesday.

Socialist Angie Nixon defeated retired Army Lt. Col. Alex Vindman, in Florida’s Democrat primary race for the U.S. Senate. 

Listen to the opening line of her victory speech.

NIXON: “Florida, we did it!” (cheers and applause)

She outlined her socialist agenda at the top.

NIXON: “Medicare for all! (cheers) Universal childcare! (cheers) Real affordable housing!” (cheers)

Nixon won easily with 56 percent of the vote. Vindman lost despite raising more than sixteen times as much money as Nixon. 

Amazon delivery drones come to 500 cities

Amazon delivery drones are coming to nearly 500 cities and towns this year.

The company announced yesterday, “Prime Air offers millions of items by drone at everyday low prices, in as fast as 30 minutes.”

The service currently operates in just 11 U.S. locations. 

President Trump meets heroic lifeguard who saved 10-year-old

And finally, President Donald Trump recently met with a heroic lifeguard as well as the 10-year-old boy he rescued.

Sixteen-year-old Ryder Williams saved Nathaniel Rai from a rip current at a beach in Santa Cruz, California last month. A video of the rescue went viral, getting the president’s attention.

When asked by a reporter what went through his mind, the lifeguard said this.

WILLIAMS: “In those dangerous moments that we have, we always try to fall back on our training. We are trained so well, by many, to handle that situation as best we can. So, I really am just thinking about how to get the boy out of the water as fast as I can.”

He was also asked about his plans for the future.

WILLIAMS: “I want to be a firefighter in the future. Hopefully, go through paramedic school.”

Williams and Rai got to visit the White House on Monday. President Trump commended Williams and emphasized the providential moment. (Look at the 10:03-mark)

Listen. 

TRUMP: “He’s a real hero. It’s an amazing thing. God was watching you, right?”

RAI: “Yeah.”

TRUMP: “Great!”

Proverbs 22:29 asks, “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings. He will not stand before unknown men.”

Close

And that’s The Worldview on this Thursday, August 20th, 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.