Charisma News

A Nigerian pastor was abducted and executed by terrorist forces in what represents an escalation of violence against the church in this African country. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund about what Christians in Nigeria face because of their faith in Christ.

Last January, Christian athlete and speaker Tim Tebow announced he was engaged to a former Miss Universe. One year later, they got married. Find out more about the ceremony in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

As part of our "New Year New Voices" series, Andy Croft, joint senior pastor at Soul Survivor Watford in the U.K., talks with host Taylor Berglund about his testimony of coming to faith in Christ, the importance of chasing after the Lord and making transitions in ministry.

Three Assyrian Christians were arrested recently in Southeast Turkey. Assyrian Christians often face danger and have been brutally persecuted by ISIS. In this episode, host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares how you can be praying for these persecuted believers.

For a long time, the American church has been split between the Word and Spirit movements, but convergence is taking place. The two are reuniting and becoming one—and Pastor Glenn Packiam believes a third stream, “sacrament,” ought to be included in that convergence as well. Packiam talks to host Taylor Berglund for our "New Year New Voices" series about the importance of reclaiming reverence for the sacraments.

Well-known Christian singer Carman Licciardello’s cancer returned. But Carman says God answered his prayer for a cancer-free birthday on Jan. 19. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares his exciting story as he heads out on tour once again.

Chelsea Hurst wants to be a bridge reaching out to her peers who have never encountered Jesus. As a YouTube vlogger, she says many of the people who watch her videos have never seen Christianity modeled in action and may even be unfamiliar with basic tenets of the faith. She says God has called her to bridge that gap and introduce them to the joys of living for Christ. She talks to host Taylor Berglund about the biggest crises facing the next generation in this interview for our "New Year, New Voices" series.

Caring for vulnerable children overseas shouldn't just be about supporting orphanages. Catherine Lafler, who trains people globally in family-based care for Bethany Christian Services, says the American church must change the way it thinks about supporting orphans internationally. Listen as Lafler shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo the hard-hitting question that has the power to change children's lives around the world.

Putty Putman says he didn't use to believe in the supernatural ... until he cast out a demon from a woman while on a mission trip to China. Now Putman leads the School of Kingdom Ministry, which trains and equips believers of all ages and backgrounds to live out the gifts of the Holy Spirit. As part of the "New Year, New Voices" series, Putman talks to host Taylor Berglund about three common misconceptions Christians have about the gifts of the Spirit, and differences in how older and younger generations approach the Holy Spirit.

Host Kendra Semmen continues her Mental Health series with a visit from Sarah Robinson, who blogs at beautifulbetween.com, Robinson reminds Christians that following God doesn’t necessarily mean He is going to heal them in every way. Listen to this episode to hear Robinson's assertion that this belief discounts parts of Scripture. She also discusses natural medicine as an option for mental illness.