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The United Methodist Church has debated for years whether to permit or ban the ordination and marriage of Christians who say they are of the LGBTQ community. On the third day of 2020, church leaders announced a radical new proposal to split the denomination over this topic. Find out more from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

After a leadership board investigated accusations against revivalist Todd Bentley involving sexual misconduct, they declared him disqualified from ministry. Bentley, though, doesn’t seem to agree. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A church shooting in Texas tragically claimed the lives of two churchgoers late last month. But the death toll could have been much worse if not for an unlikely hero. Find out more from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

Author, singer and businesswoman Lois Evans died recently. Her husband, Dr. Tony Evans, posted a touching tribute to his godly wife. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more about Lois' life in this episode.

Licensed mental health counselor Sissy Goff read a variety of books before writing her own book about anxiety, "Raising Worry-Free Girls." With anxiety being the No. 1 mental health battle among all ages, Goff offers practical advice to help you learn how to talk to anyone who worries too much. This episode, with Mental Health series host Kendra Semmen, is especially helpful for parents of young children and teens suffering from anxiety.

Sarah Walton, author of "Hope When it Hurts," has a passion for encouraging others going through hard times using God's Word and the hope of Jesus. She shares her personal trials with Lyme disease and the effect it's had on her and her family, as well as her journey of dealing with anxiety and depression from a biblical point of view. Listen and learn as host Kendra Semmen continues her mental health series with this episode.

Courtney Schmidt has a beautiful story of how God has helped her through her journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The support of her family, Christian counseling and medication all were instrumental in her Schmidt's road to recovery. Tune in for biblical advice on mental health in this episode with series host Kendra Semmen.

After a week of praying for a resurrection miracle for Olive Alayne Heiligenthal, Bethel Church is planning the 2-year-old girl’s memorial service. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares why the church doesn't regret praying for a miracle.

President Donald Trump has signed a new law in December that will cut taxes for churches and other nonprofits in the U.S.. Learn why churches are thrilled about this new legislation from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

Prominent Christian leaders are calling 1 million young people to fast and pray for 2020 and the coming decade. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo explains why these leaders think the spiritual involvement is critical at this time.