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May 16, 2018 • 4min
Willow Creek Elders Apologize to Bill Hybels' Accusers
In March, the Chicago Tribune issued a report in which women accused megachurch pastor Bill Hybels of inappropriate sexual conduct. Hybels and the board of Willow Creek church initially fired back and said the accusers were lying. Now the board has issued a new statement--one with a much softer tone.

May 15, 2018 • 4min
U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem Officially Opens
This is a story about what many are calling a historic--and prophetic--event this week. Monday, the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem officially opened.

May 15, 2018 • 4min
Suicide Bombings Kill 13 at Indonesian Churches
On Sunday, Indonesia experienced its work terrorist attack in over a decade, as a series of bombings--both successful and attempted--were carried out against five different churches in the city of Surabaya.

May 14, 2018 • 4min
Pentecostal Megachurch Pastor Refuses to Back out of Election
Earlier this year, we told you about a Pentecostal preacher who took on the president of Venezuela in an unexpected election. On today's show, we have an update on the situation--and an important decision made by the preacher.

May 14, 2018 • 6min
Morris Cerullo Announces Farewell Crusades
This is a story about Morris Cerullo's farewell crusades. The famed evangelist announced that, after 72 years of ministry, he's ready to close this chapter.

May 11, 2018 • 5min
North Korea Releases 3 American Christians
This is a story about North Korea recently released three American Christians. Many are excited about this step in the right direction, but some officials and Christian leaders are offering a word of caution. Download to hear more.

May 11, 2018 • 3min
Samuel Rodriguez Chairs New Christian Congress
Two major Charismatic leaders are in the process of putting together a Congress of Christian Leaders. What will this organization do? Find out after this break.

May 10, 2018 • 3min
Disturbing Report Reveals Only 17 Percent Know the Great Commission
This is a story from a disturbing report that revealed more than three-quarters of churchgoers don't know about the Great Commission.

May 10, 2018 • 4min
United Methodist Church Bishops Support LGBT Compromise
Over the last few years, several mainline Protestant denominations have been forced to grapple with whether to allow LGBT marriage ceremonies and permit LGBT congregants to serve as clergy members. Now, the United Methodist Church's bishops have weighed in on the subject.

May 9, 2018 • 4min
Pope Francis on Sexual Abuse Cover-Up, Says He Was Part of the Problem
This is a follow-up story on how Pope Francis is responding to the sexual abuse scandal in Chile. He recently sat down with victims of the abuse and apologized for being "part of the problem" in covering up the misconduct.


