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Host Taylor Berglund talks to bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado about how reactions to the coronavirus are a form of grieving, the hope that exists for followers of Jesus, and the resources available to help people through this season. Listen to their conversation here on Charisma News.

How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting churches across the United States? Barna Group recently did a survey to reveal the answer to that question. While some of the results were negative, others were surprisingly positive. Listen as Barna Group President David Kinnaman shares his insight into the future of the church in America with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt by many businesses and organizations—including small churches that may have already been fighting to keep the lights on. But a new initiative may give them help when they need it most. In this episode, host Taylor Berglund shares more about help that's on the way.

Vice President Mike Pence is urging Americans to avoid any church services that have more than 10 people. He says that if all Americans can follow these guidelines, the Coronavirus may end sooner than is expected. Learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Florida pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested briefly this week for refusing to close his church during the Coronavirus pandemic. Now he’s announcing that he will, in fact, close the church temporarily—and is trying to set the record straight. Find out what he said from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

The state of Illinois has more than 5,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of the time of recording, leading Governor J.B. Pritzker to extend stay-at-home orders through April 30. But two days before the order was initially made, a Pentecostal church gathered for a revival meeting. Now the church has at least 10 positive cases for coronavirus. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Several Christians were arrested for praying outside an abortion clinic during a Coronavirus stay-at-home order. The police of Greensboro, North Carolina, allegedly didn’t give the Christians a specific reason they weren’t allowed to pray there. Learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

One of America's largest Christian universities said it will comply with Virginia’s governmental regulations regarding COVID-19. Recently, the state issued a ban on in-person instruction. Find out about the school's reversal in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested at the end of March for hosting large church services in defiance of state and local public health orders. In response, Browne says he will pray for the sheriff who arrested him. Find out why Browne kept his church open in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Enjoy these words of encouragement as you listen to Jeremy and Adrienne Camp open up about navigating married life while seeking to follow God's will. They talk about the hit film "I Still Believe," which was based on their personal story, and about their new book, "In Unison."