Kidnappings in Nigeria, Rep. Greene Resigns, Mamdani Meets Trump

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🗓️ 28 November 2025

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This week, the kidnapping of children from a Catholic school in Nigeria prompted further discussions about Christian persecution in the country. Then, in a surprising turn of events, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign in January, while newly elected mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani held a friendly meeting with President Trump. Mike Cosper and Clarissa Moll discuss these headlines and share favorite gift ideas as the holiday season begins. This conversation features gratitudes from listeners near and far. REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE: -⁠JD Vance’s Interfaith Marriage, Fighting in Nigeria, Nick Fuentes Interview⁠ -⁠Pete Hegseth Addresses Military, Nigerian Christians, Government Shutdown GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: -Join the conversation at our Substack. -Find us on YouTube. -Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly politics and current events show from Christianity Today moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor-at-large and columnist) and Mike Cosper (senior contributor). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more. The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Producer: Clarissa Moll Associate Producer: Alexa Burke Editing and Mix: TJ Hester Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producers: Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	From Christianity today, you're listening to The Bulletin, a podcast about the people, events, and
0:11.1	issues that are shaping our world. I'm Clarissa Mall, producer and moderator of the Bulletin.
0:16.7	This week, Nigerian children remain missing in the largest kidnapping the country has ever known.
0:22.0	Marjorie Taylor Green resigns from Congress and newly elected Mayor Mamdani of New York men's fences with President Trump.
0:29.8	Mike and I discuss these headlines and our favorite gifts this season.
0:33.8	Welcome to the show.
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1:16.4	Hello, listeners.
1:18.0	Welcome to our Black Friday show.
1:19.9	We hope you're enjoying the holiday weekend.
1:22.5	Joining me is senior contributor Mike Kossfer.
1:23.1	Hi, Mike.
1:24.6	Hey, good to be here.
1:30.6	Last week, 303 Nigerian children were kidnapped from a Catholic school in Papiri,
1:35.7	a remote community in what is considered the largest mass kidnapping in the country's history.
1:42.2	As of this, recording, 50 children have escaped and returned to their families, while over 200 remain missing,
1:45.6	along with 12 of their teachers. We've talked about the complexities right now in Nigeria in previous episodes, and listeners will put a link to those
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