#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 9, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 9, 2025.

In today’s top stories, a new movement sees students across the U.S. pushing back against artificial intelligence, driven by a desire to preserve community and humanity. President Trump continues his campaign for a Nobel Peace Prize, with his prospects reportedly rising amidst recent progress in Ukraine and Gaza. His administration is also making headlines for bucking tradition, using public funds for private investments, a move critics worry could impact free-market foundations. Internationally, President Trump announced a major breakthrough in Gaza, with Israel and Hamas approving the first phase of his peace plan, which includes a pause in fighting and a release of hostages and prisoners. This agreement, coming after months of tense negotiations, brings widespread relief and hopes for an end to the conflict sparked by Hamas’s deadly October 7, 2023, attack. Israelis and Palestinians have greeted the deal with a mix of joy, relief, and caution, while globally, women are taking charge, with new leaders heading the Church of England and poised to become Japan’s next prime minister.

For our video updates, we have a Chapel message from Jeremy McGinnis, a new segment from Jonathan Cahn titled “What God Is Telling Me!” featuring Perry Stone, and a quick insight on “What Happens When You Engage in Unwholesome Talk” in a #shorts feature.

From the FaithNews RSS feed, we hear about the dedication of International Offices Prayer Center, Upward Sports celebrating 30 years of ministry impact, a new group launching an AI Assistant for Women’s Health Centers, and Dr. Mark Cook casting his inaugural vision for Lee University.

In prophecy news, the latest update focuses on President Trump’s announcement today that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of the U.S.-proposed Gaza deal. This significant development allows for the release of all Israeli hostages, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back to October 10, we note that in 614, the fifth Council of Paris prohibited Jews from exercising civic or administrative rights. Later, in 680, the Battle of Karbala saw the decapitation of Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, a pivotal event for Shi’a Muslims that contributed to the Sunni-Shiite split and continues to impact conflicts today. And in 732, at the Battle of Tours, Charles Martel and his Frankish forces famously defeated a large army of Moors, effectively halting the Muslim expansion into Western Europe.