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It's back to school time, but it's a very different climate that will confront students returning to campus this fall, when compared with last fall. Out with the Biden-era Marxism; in with the Trump-pressed pro-America atmospheres. For many, especially for Jews, this is a welcome shift, one that reels in the far leftist lunacy and that brings back the common sense theme of higher learning: that is -- to get an actual education, not a political indoctrination. Emily Sturge with Campus Reform talks about the end of DEI in schools.

What's it take to overcome challenges in life? We all want what the Bible promises -- that supernatural peace that surpasses all understanding. But sometimes life becomes so dark, achieving such peace and moving on with success seems impossible. Alison Maloni, author of "Rising Above," has spoken with some of the most resilient women in recent times and says a common theme exists among those who do overcome -- and it's this key trait: faith.

If someone told you that you could become wealthy -- would you believe it? Too many people have put themselves in small, tight boxes called disbelief and doubt, in some cases because of the way they were raised; in other cases because the challenges of life have beat them down; and in still other cases because of situations they have brought on themselves. But as Erik Weir says, attitude will get you almost everything -- attitude, and some sound financial management and growth skills he teaches in his book, "Who's Eating My Pie?"

For decades, church leaders have been told they can talk about policy and politics from their pews, but if they dare mention candidates' names -- if they dare endorse any particular candidates -- they better watch out: the IRS could strip them of their tax exemption. So over the years, churches, out of an abundance of caution, have largely stayed away from politics. Well, all that seems about to change. The Johnson Amendment, as the rule is called, is about to be repealed, and church leaders will soon experience a restoration of rights that never should have been stripped in the first place. Dave Kubal, with Intercessors for America, speaks about his legal fight to overturn the Johnson Amendment.

In 1980, there was only one country in the world that based its government on sharia law. Today, there are 35. And one need only look to the problems confronting Europe to see how chaotic society becomes when sharia principles are forced into a nation's political system. It's not hyperbolic to warn what could happen here in America if sharia isn't nipped in the bud before it roots and spreads. Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, discusses why sharia is growing so quickly

Satan is alive, active and on a campaign to deliver fake news wherever, whenever and to whomever he can -- and it's incumbent on Christians to call out sin and not allow it to fester and grow. First is recognizing sin, though. And in today's atmosphere, where sin is not only tolerated, but actually cheered, delivering truth to those who need it is a radical act. Pastor, author and radio host Jeff Schreve discusses his new "The Devil's Newsroom," and ways to counter Satan's lies.

It's bad enough Democrats spent time, tax dollars and too much time and tax dollars investigating Donald Trump for faked, drummed-up and fabricated charges and accusations during his first presidency. But again? Once more, Democrats are trying to completely dismantle all-things-MAGA and prevent President Trump from enacting the very agenda for which he was elected to enact. But nowadays, Democrats have a new weapon. They call it the courts. Alex Swoyer, an attorney who covers legal matters for The Washington Times, has a new book, "Lawless Lawfare," and she discusses the attacks on Team Trump, as well as the recent resurrection of Obergefell v. Hodges and whether same-sex unions will once again become matters for states and voters to decide.

For years, Americans heard nothing but "Russia collusion, Russia collusion, Russia collusion," and in between, a little bit about pee tapes and prostitutes. Those who suspected the accusations against President Donald Trump were politically motivated were immediately treated by Democrats, by intelligence agencies, by the Barack Obama administration and by most in the mainstream media as little more than conspiracy theorists. But time marches on and the administration changes and the more documents are dumped by National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, the more it's evident: Barack Obama oversaw what can only be described as a "coup" against Team Trump. National security expert and best-selling author John Mills tells how all roads of this Gabbard-fueled investigation lead to Obama -- and what that means for the former president, as well as for America.

One of America's growing problems is the openness of antisemites to bring their evil message to the public square. It's bad enough there are antisemites in the nation. But the fact they have been so open with their antisemitism on college campuses in recent months points to a bigger concern: where is this headed? If the antisemitism isn't nipped in the bud and countered with truth, then it won't be long before America turns against its greatest friend in the Middle East -- Israel. Pete Peterson, dean of public policy at Pepperdine University, talks about a new college-level course that teaches the next generation of leaders how to advance foreign affairs that doesn't harm Israel and harm America, and that is based on biblically sound truths.

The new trend in Second Amendment issues is that women are buying up guns in record numbers, even more so than men in some cases. And so, too, are minorities seeing a surge. What's going on? Even Democrats are buying guns — and this is odd, given a) Democrats traditionally hate private gun ownership and b) Democrats are the ones creating the conditions that require individuals to purchase guns in the first place. Who feels safe in communities controlled by leftists, right? Josh Savani, with the NRA, has the latest facts and data about Second Amendment freedoms in America — one of the core keys that keep intact the concept of God-given rights and liberties.