#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 23, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 23, 2025.

Today’s news is dominated by President Trump’s pronouncements at the UN, where he framed immigration and environmental concerns as threats to global peace and prosperity. Domestically, the fallout from the Trump administration’s lawsuits against universities continues, with significant settlements already reached and more negotiations underway. Meanwhile, debate rages over the designation of Antifa as a terrorist group, given its decentralized nature. Other U.S. headlines include the ongoing efforts of Tamir Rice’s mother to create a positive legacy from her son’s death, and the overtly political nature of the memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Internationally, Spain is offering refuge to Venezuelans fleeing their crisis, while a Chinese noodle shop in Algiers is proving unexpectedly popular with Algerians. Finally, despite the devastation caused by war, students in Gaza completed their long-delayed high school exams.

This evening’s featured videos offer spiritual reflection and guidance in navigating current events: “Praise and Worship – September 21, 2025,” “The Church Needs Men Who Will Stand | Jentezen Franklin,” and “Surviving Cultural Chaos.”

Our FaithNews section highlights the following: Cook’s inaugural vision for Lee University, a report providing resources for parents and leaders to engage younger generations, a new faith-centered thriller, and the dedication of new offices in the East Central Hispanic Region.

Prophecy news this week centers around escalating international tensions. Reports include the impending evacuation of 400,000 people from China ahead of Super Typhoon Ragasa, an emergency UN Security Council meeting following a Russian fighter jet incursion into Estonian airspace, and the ongoing political debate surrounding the recent passing of Charlie Kirk, with significant Democratic opposition to honoring him. Additional coverage focuses on the ongoing violence in the United States, including the beheading of a man by an illegal immigrant.

And finally, a look at this day in Jewish history: September 24th has seen its share of significant events. We note the birthdate of Vitellius, one of the Roman emperors during the chaotic year 69 CE. Further along, we find the unusual edict in 416 CE that allowed Jews who converted to Christianity to return to Judaism if they wished. And in 622 CE, the Prophet Muhammad completed his journey from Mecca to Medina, a pivotal moment in Islamic history, with some accounts highlighting his role in mediating conflicts between Arab clans and Jewish communities in Medina.