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Former Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson made headlines when he said he was losing his faith. But now, the artist is clarifying that he hasn’t entirely renounced Christianity. What does that mean? Find out from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

Plenty of Christians say they're pro-life. But some Christians believe being pro-life goes beyond abortion—it also means being anti-death when it comes to war, gun violence and even the death penalty. Author, speaker and activist Shane Claiborne talks to host Taylor Berglund about how death-row inmates are being redeemed by Jesus, why nonviolence intimidates many Christians and what it means to truly live out the gospel of Jesus Christ (and not the gospel of American nationalism).

Hillsong worship leader Marty Sampson announced this month he is leaving the Christian faith. He says there are too many "contradictions" to account for, and he wants the "genuine truth." Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more of this story in this episode as well as how other Christian leaders are responding.

The Whole Foods health food store recently sponsored "Drag Queen Story Hour." In response, the American Family Association is urging believers to boycott the popular store. Listen to learn more from host Jenny Rose Spaudo about this threat to the family.

Jeremy Courtney, founder of the global humanitarian organization Preemptive Love, moved to the Middle East after 9/11 with a plan to save Muslims. Then the Holy Spirit confronted him about his own heart. Courtney talks to host Taylor Berglund about how true reconciliation requires vulnerability, how it's important to love people for who they are and how listeners can become peacemakers in their own communities.

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to take a case involving a transgender rights group and a Christian funeral home. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on this unusual case that involves an employee of the funeral home.

In the Great Commission, Jesus commands His followers to go into the world and make disciples. But in the United States, the vast majority of believers weren’t evangelized—they were just born into their faith, according to new research by Barna Group. Listen to find out more about this study from host Taylor Berglund.

Cyntoia Brown was trafficked and raped as a young girl. At 16, she killed her abuser and was convicted as a murderer. Fifteen years later, she’s now freed from prison. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on this case that won attention from Hollywood celebrities.

After the crossover success of her most recent album and single, Lauren Daigle became the first Christian artist to hit this major "Billboard" milestone. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on Daigle's amazing accomplishment.

Members of an Indiana church got quite a scare recently when they found a suspicious package in their church break room. Listen to find out how it got there and what happened next from host Jenny Rose Spaudo.