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Jul 31, 2019 • 4min
Australian Minister Defends Controversial Persecution Comments
An Australian minister and social justice advocate was recently called out during a television broadcast after he commented that Christians complaining about persecution should just “suck it up.” How did he respond to this challenge? Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares what happened next.

Jul 31, 2019 • 6min
Joshua Harris Says He’s Not a Christian Anymore
Joshua Harris, the author of I Kissed Dating Goodbye, recently announced he is no longer a Christian. The stunning announcement came shortly after he and his wife said they planned to separate. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on Harris and why he said he has left the faith.

Jul 31, 2019 • 24min
Prophetic Activism | Changing Your Community for Christ With Choco De Jesus
Pastor Choco De Jesus grew up as a young man in Humboldt Park, one of the most violent neighborhoods in America. But as pastor of New Life Covenant Church, he's helped transform his hometown with the love of Christ. He explains to host Taylor Berglund how to be a force for justice in your own community.

Jul 30, 2019 • 3min
US House of Representatives Makes Pro-Israel Statement
The U.S. House of Representatives voted on two resolutions last week: one to affirm anti-Israel protests and one to condemn them. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on the one that passed.

Jul 30, 2019 • 4min
Court Says Katy Perry Copied Christian Rap Song
A jury found famous pop singer Katy Perry guilty of copyright infringement for stealing the underlying beat from a Christian rap song. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more about this case in this Charisma News episode.

Jul 30, 2019 • 27min
Prophetic Activism | Breaking Cycles of Violence With Cassandra Lee
Justice Rising International uses education to breaks cycles of violence in some of the most war-torn regions on earth. Founding director Cassandra Lee tells host Taylor Berglund how the Holy Spirit has used education to change entire communities and bring justice to the next generation.

Jul 29, 2019 • 30min
Prophetic Activism | The Spiritual Reality of Racial Reconciliation With Josh Clemons
On the 400th anniversary of slavery in America, a group of Christian leaders are gathering to lament, fast and petition heaven for racial reconciliation. Josh Clemons, co-director of the OneRace movement, explains to host Taylor Berglund the spiritual warfare reality behind racism in the U.S. and shares why it's important to know our history so we can change the future.

Jul 26, 2019 • 27min
Prophetic Activism | Relief for Puerto Rico With Carlos Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez shares how his charismatic faith and desire for justice go hand-in-hand, how workers and volunteers are helping on the ground in Puerto Rico, and how our listeners, wherever they are, can make a difference and advocate for the least of these. The Prophetic Activism series with host Taylor Berglund highlights conversations about countercultural faith and justice in the modern age. We speak to people who, like the Old Testament prophets, are calling out biblical injustice in society and acting as the hands and feet of Christ in difficult situations.

Jul 26, 2019 • 4min
Samuel Rodriguez Responds to Puerto Rico Governor’s Resignation
After weeks of protests, Puerto Rico’s governor announced his resignation. Following the historic announcement, Samuel Rodriguez reminded everyone this isn’t over yet and urged believers to pray. Host Taylor Berglund shares in this episode what's happening on the island and how you, too, can pray.

Jul 26, 2019 • 3min
Tennessee Pentecostal Church Vandalized
A Pentecostal church in Tennessee was vandalized in July with words and images that include racial slurs, but the church’s leaders say they have forgiven the culprit. Listen to hear the full report from host Taylor Berglund.


