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The Greg Laurie Show, November 23, 2025

What happens when rock’s most infamous showman finds redemption—and discovers his true purpose? On this week’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg sits down with legendary rockstar Alice Cooper for an honest, electrifying conversation about faith, fame, addiction, and the power of second chances. Once dubbed “the villain of rock and roll,” Alice shares the untold story behind the persona—revealing how decades of stardom brought him face-to-face with despair, addiction, and spiritual emptiness. Together, Pastor Greg and Alice dig deep into life’s biggest questions: What does it mean to reach the top and feel nothing? Why do so many icons lose themselves chasing fame, wealth, or escape? What happens when you finally answer the one knock that matters? If you’ve ever wondered how someone can turn the darkest chapters of life into hope for others, Alice and Pastor Greg’s conversation will serve as the testimony we all need to never give up on others, or ourselves. Learn more about Alice Cooper on his website: https://alicecooper.com/.

Trump Meets with Saudi Prince

House Votes To Force Release Of Epstein Files

House votes overwhelmingly to force release of Epstein files, sending bill to the Senate.

Saudi Crown Prince increases US investment pledge to $1 trillion

At the start of his visit, the crown prince was greeted with a lavish display of pomp and ceremony presided over by Trump on the South Lawn, complete with a military honor guard, a cannon salute and a flyover by U.S. warplanes. The warm welcome for bin Salman in Washington is the latest sign that relations have recovered from the deep strain caused by Khashoggi's murder Salman promised on Tuesday to increase his country's U.S. investment to $1 trillion from a $600 billion pledge he made when Trump visited Saudi Arabia in May. But he offered no details or timetable. Talks between the two leaders looked set to advance security ties, civil nuclear cooperation and multibillion-dollar business deals with the kingdom. Trump told reporters that the two countries had reached a "defense agreement," without providing details, and that Saudi Arabia would buy advanced U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets. Trump said he got a "positive response" about the prospects for Saudi Arabia normalizing ties with Israel. But the crown prince made clear that while he wanted to join the Abraham Accords, he was sticking to his condition that Israel must provide a path to Palestinian statehood, which it has refused to do. The meeting underscores a key relationship -- between the world’s biggest economy and the top oil exporter -- that Trump has made a high priority in his second term as the international uproar around the killing of Khashoggi, a Saudi insider-turned-critic, has gradually faded. Trump greeted bin Salman with a smile and a handshake on the red carpet, while dozens of military personnel lined the perimeter. The limousine was escorted up the South Drive by a U.S. Army mounted honor guard. The two leaders then looked skyward as fighter jets roared overhead. Before sitting down for talks, the two leaders chatted amiably as Trump gave bin Salman a tour of presidential portraits lining the wall outside the Oval Office. Bin Salman was due to have lunch with Trump in the Cabinet Room and attend a formal black-tie dinner in the evening, giving him many of the trappings of a state visit. U.S. and Saudi flags festooned lamp posts in front of the White House.

Harvest with Greg Laurie, November 23, 2025

Trump’s New Middle East: Why MBS Matters

On today’s show, Josh Hammer kicks things off with MBS’s first visit to the White House in seven years—a meeting loaded with global implications. Josh breaks down why this moment matters, what’s driving it, and why Saudi Arabia remains one of the most important power players on the planet. He then dives into the ICE raids in Charlotte, North Carolina calling them a clear example of what America First actually looks like—and exactly what Trump voters expected when they sent him to the White House. Josh wraps the show by torching the Left’s latest obsession with forcing out more Jeffrey Epstein documents, explaining why the loudest voices are often the most dishonest. And he exposes how Republicans are doing far more to push for transparency than the Left would ever admit—especially through their allies in the media.

Immigration Agents Expand Enforcement To Raleigh, NC

Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh. That’s according to the mayor of the state’s capital city, who says the expansion could come as soon as Tuesday. Mayor Janet Cowell said she didn’t know how large the operation would be or how long agents would be present. Immigration authorities haven’t spoken about it. The Democrat said in a statement that crime was lower in Raleigh this year compared to last and that public safety was a priority for her and the city council.

MTG Goes Nuclear On Trump Relationship

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Nuclear On Trump Relationship

Scott Jennings On CNN, MAGA Split And Epstein

Scott Jennings joins Mike to breakdown the drama around Marjorie Taylor Greene and President Trump. Plus, what it's like to be a conservative on CNN.

Bill could send women to prison for abortions under sweeping proposal

South Carolina lawmakers are considering what could become one of the strictest abortion laws in the country — including prison sentences for women who undergo the procedure. A State Senate subcommittee is reviewing the bill today. If it becomes law, judges could sentence women — and anyone who assists them — to up to 30 years behind bars. The proposal would ban all abortions unless the mother's life is in danger. It could also restrict certain forms of birth control, including IUDs, and potentially limit access to in vitro fertilization. If advanced, the bill would still face multiple legislative steps — and growing debate both inside and outside the state.

Indiana Man Charged After Killing House Cleaner At Wrong Home

An Indiana homeowner is facing a voluntary manslaughter charge after police say he shot and killed a woman who mistakenly arrived at his house as part of a cleaning crew. Curt Andersen could face 10 to 30 years in prison if convicted. The victim, 32-year-old Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, was found dead on the front porch of a Whitestown home on November 5. Investigators say she was part of a cleaning team that went to the wrong address. Indiana is one of 31 states with a stand-your-ground law, which allows homeowners to use deadly force against intruders. However, police say there is no evidence the victim ever entered the home.

Lawmakers Prepare To Vote On 'Epstein Files Transparency Act'

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are set to vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill that would force the Justice Department to release all records tied to Jeffrey Epstein — including files related to his death in federal custody. The vote comes as former President Donald Trump has shifted his position on the release, now urging House Republicans to vote in favor. Trump said there is “nothing to hide” and called ongoing controversy surrounding Epstein a “Democrat hoax.” If passed, the legislation would require the release of all Epstein-related documents and communications, while still allowing redactions to protect victims’ identities and avoid compromising active investigations. This marks the closest Congress has come to publicizing these records since Epstein’s death in 2019.