NewsChat: Daily Podcast with Jack Norton – News 2/28/25
Jesus Gender Swap with Cynthia Erivo, Teen Throws Newborn Baby, Sofa Cat Miracle
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Jesus Gender Swap
This is NewsChat: your source for the Truth in today’s news. Today is Friday, February 28, 2025 and I’m your host Jack Norton from JackAndKitty.com.
Cynthia Erivo, the “Wicked” star, shocked American evangelicals by landing the role of Jesus Christ in the Hollywood Bowl’s August “Jesus Christ Superstar” production. This casting of a Black woman as the Messiah in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s rock opera has sparked heated debate among traditionalists. The show, running August 1-3, promises a bold twist on a story cherished by millions.
Scripture teaches that God looks at the heart, not outward appearances (1 Samuel 16:7), so Erivo’s casting invites us to focus on Christ’s message over human traditions. Still, believers should weigh if this artistic choice honors the reverence due to Jesus’ divine identity. Prayer for wisdom can guide reactions to this provocative move.
Paris Baby Tragedy
An Oregon teen, Mia McQuillin, allegedly threw her newborn from a Paris hotel window, ending the baby’s life during a $43,750 gap year trip. The 18-year-old, raised in a $1 million Bend home, faces a French police investigation as questions swirl about a possible pregnancy denial. The tragedy has rocked her EF Gap Year group and stunned her family back home.
Life is sacred from conception (Psalm 139:13-14), and this heartbreaking act calls for mourning the loss and seeking justice. Christians are urged to pray for McQuillin, her family, and the investigators, trusting God’s mercy and truth to prevail. Compassion must pair with accountability in such a grievous situation.
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Sofa Cat Miracle
A Colorado family’s cat, Sunny-Loo, survived a wild three-week journey trapped in a sofa during a move from Washington state. The orange tabby emerged weak but alive when the Hanson kids heard her meows from the furniture in their new home. After ICU care, she’s back purring with her amazed owners.
God’s care extends even to the smallest creatures (Matthew 10:29), and Sunny-Loo’s survival sparks joy and wonder at His providence. This quirky tale invites believers to give thanks for life’s unexpected blessings. It’s a light moment to celebrate amid heavier news.
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NewsChat is a co-production from the Jack and Kitty News Network and Voices of Faith Ministries, visit us at JackAndKitty.com. Have a news tip, prayer request or just want to say hi? Email us: hello@jackandkitty.com. NewsChat is written and produced by my wife Kitty Norton, with additional research by our team of news reporters Maria Garcia, Todd Johnson, Thomas Miller and Emma Smith. It is recorded and hosted by me, Jack Norton and edited by Todd Johnson. Music composed and performed by Jack and Kitty Norton.
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