Christian Group Calls on Colombia South America To Protect Religious Leaders; Trump Announces New Harvest Fuel Relief Program; Episcopal Church In America Is Seeing Record Low Numbers

It’s Wednesday, October 21st, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. Written by Johnathan Clark.  Filling in for Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) I’m Ean Leppin.

Christian Group Calls on Colombia South America To Protect Religious Leaders

Members of a criminal gang killed a Protestant pastor in Colombia on October 7.

Jesús Alberto Puerta Pérez worked as a taxi driver in the coastal city of Cartagena. He was affiliated with the La Antorcha Encendida Church. Pérez regularly shared his faith with members of local criminal groups. Gang members killed him after he refused to let them use his motorcycle for smuggling drugs.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling on Colombia to protect religious leaders as violence against Christians increases in the country. You can sign the organization’s petition through a link in our transcript today at theworldview.com.

Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD Is the death of His saints.”

Christian Teacher in England Sues School That Fired Her

A Christian teacher in England is suing the school that fired her for her pro-life beliefs.

Anita Meston taught at Biddick Academy, a state-funded school in Sunderland. Last year, a student asked her if she was pro-abortion. She explained that she is a Christian and is pro-life. The school responded by terminating her contract.

Meston said, “With the support of Alliance Defending Freedom, I am now taking legal action against Biddick Academy to ensure nobody else faces discrimination for expressing pro-life beliefs.” Her final tribunal hearing is scheduled for February 2028.

Episcopal Church In America Is Seeing Record Low Numbers

Here in the United States, the Episcopal Church continues its decline in membership.