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Jun 5, 2020 • 3min
Singer Amy Grant Has Successful Heart Surgery
Grammy-winning contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant is recovering from open-heart surgery performed in early June. Find out about the condition she's had since birth in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Jun 4, 2020 • 4min
Christian Rock Singer Renounces Faith in God
Christian rock singer Jon Steingard from the band Hawk Nelson recently renounced his faith in God. Steingard says doubts have been nagging him for some time. In this episode, host Taylor Berglund shares how Christian musicians and leaders are responding to this news.

Jun 4, 2020 • 4min
Pat Robertson Rebukes President Trump's Threats
CBN's Pat Robertson called out President Donald Trump for his threat to call in the military to suppress riots in U.S. cities after the tragic death of George Floyd. Host John Matarazzo reports on Robertson's comments in this episode.

Jun 3, 2020 • 4min
Louie Giglio Encourages Church to Peacefully Protest
On Pentecost Sunday, protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and the issue of police brutality against African-Americans spread to cities across the U.S. One pastor took the next step of encouraging members of his megachurch to peacefully participate in the protests. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Jun 3, 2020 • 3min
Joel Osteen Marches With Black Lives Matter Protesters
Joel Osteen, pastor of one of the largest churches in the United States, generally stays out of the political realm. But recently, Osteen joined protesters from his community and from the Black Lives Matter movement to march in the streets of Houston and advocate for racial justice. Find out what motivated him to do so in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Jun 3, 2020 • 5min
Report: Israel, Saudis Negotiate Control of Temple Mount
Israel and Saudi Arabia are reportedly in secret negotiations that could affect the Temple Mount. Learn more about this holy site in Jerusalem in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Jun 2, 2020 • 4min
Pastors Respond to Protests on Pentecost Sunday
This last weekend, the celebration of Pentecost Sunday—the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in Jerusalem's upper room—coincided with a series of protests for racial justice across the U.S. Find out how pastors responded to this intersection in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Jun 2, 2020 • 4min
Alveda King Shares Message to America After Riots
Alveda King, niece of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has a message for America in these troubled times. In this episode, host John Matarazzo shares her concerns for the nation and her thoughts about how MLK's words are being misused.

Jun 1, 2020 • 15min
How to Pray for Minneapolis With Ryan Williams
Host Taylor Berglund speaks to Ryan Williams, a pastor and worship leader with River Valley Worship, about the protests taking place in Minneapolis. How can Christians pray for and support the community? What should believers know about the situation on the ground? And how can the church mourn and lament with those who are grieving? Pastor Williams answers these questions and more in this interview.

Jun 1, 2020 • 5min
Illinois Removes Restrictions on Churches Just in Time
Chicago churches threatened by city and state officials during the coronavirus pandemic won big in court, thanks to Liberty Counsel. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.


