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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed his name on a bill approving the new legislation that bans abortions in the state with very limited exceptions. Find out more with host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84694-arkansas-governor-passes-law-banning-abortions-statewide

After publicly apologizing for prophesying that former President Donald Trump would be reelected, Jeremiah Johnson ends his prophetic ministry and announces the start of a new ministry. Find out more with host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84673-prophet-pastor-jeremiah-johnson-ends-ministry-apologizing-wasn-t-enough

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries is poised to make major changes after accusations of Zacharias years of spiritual and sexual abuse has be proven valid. Find out more with your host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84665-ravi-zacharias-international-ministries-distances-itself-from-founder-announces-future-name-change

Multiple woman have come forward and accused New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment but Governor Cuomo refuses to resign after allegations rise. Find out more with host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/us/84652-cuomo-defiant-as-calls-for-resignation-rise

Hillsong Global Pastor Brian Houston apologizes for the leadership crisis at New York Campus and announces sweeping changes due to moral failures under the leading of former pastor Carl Lentz. Find out more with your host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84615-pastor-brian-houston-apologizes-unreservedly-for-hillsong-nyc-s-failings-promises-way-forward

Evangelist Luis Palau that is known as the Billy Graham of Latin America and has been moved to hospice care and declines further treatment. Find out why with your host John John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84597-evangelist-luis-palau-moves-to-hospice-care-declines-further-treatment

Mosaic Covenant Church launched with a vision of becoming a global church for a global neighborhood. Find out how one act of kindness led to New York neighbors meeting the needs of others with your host John Matarazzo. For more info on this subject, check out Charisma news articles. https://www.charismanews.com/culture/84534-new-york-woman-takes-feeding-the-5-000-personally-opens-food-bank

Governor Abbot decided to unmask Texas and open everything! Find out more about this with your host John Matarazzo. Check out the Charisma News articles for more information on this story. https://www.charismanews.com/us/84589-state-governors-drop-mask-mandates-including-texas

As churches continue to fight for their first amendment rights against the overreach of state and local governments there are fights being won on the legal battlefield. Find out more with your host John Matarazzo.

In an early morning vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 219-212 to pass the $1.9 Trillion coronavirus relief bill. The package, now heading to the senate. Listen to find out what this means for you.

The “Megillah” is the world’s oldest known scroll of the book of Esther and it is the latest addition to the world’s largest collection of Judaica that was gifted to the national library of Israel; just in time for Purim. Listen for more with host John Matorrozo.

California gives ultimatum to non-profits, turn over donor information or end fundraising in all of California. The state has proven itself to be unreliable with sensitive information as it has already leaked personal information from major companies through a web browser. Find out more with host John Matorrozo on how nonprofits are fighting against this legislation.

California Church mourns the loss of its founding pastor Bob Reeves. Find out about his life and legacy in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Maine takes the top spot of the most restrictive state for worshippers as the congregation is faced with threats of jail. Under Governor Mills’ orders, secular recovery programs are free to serve any number of people without restraints but when they open their Bibles in a group or sing a worship song, people fall under state restrictions. Find out more with your host John Matarazzo.

The congregation of The Gathering Apostolic Center is receiving an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in ways they've never experienced—in floods they never expected. Find out what the Lord is doing in their congregation with host Nadia Joy Schult.

Texas is hit hard by the Snowpocalypse but help is on the way. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out how christian ministries are stepping up and helping those in need.

Singer Carmen Licciardello, better known simply by his first name, passed away in a Las Vegas Hospital on Feb. 16, 2021. Find out about his exceptional career and his unique style in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

“The last shall be first” should have been NASCAR driver Michael McDowell’s campaign slogan. After missing out on that top spot for every race he competed in, the self-professing Christ-follower took home the win at the Daytona 500 in February 2021. Find out how he credited God for his success in this episode with Nadia Joy Schult.

The American Center for Law and Justice has filed its first major lawsuit against President Biden's administration on an issue of national security. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out how a California congressman and a Chinese spy factor into this case.

Churches across the U.S. are stepping up to help those in need, including the homeless, as a massive winter storm surges across the country. In this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult, find out how they are serving in the name of Jesus.

Despite being impeached for the second time by the House of Representatives, former President Trump has been acquitted in his Senate trial. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out why Democrats believe Trump incited the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection on the Capitol building, but why most Republicans chose not to convict him.

The Assemblies of God General Superintendent Doug Clay suffered a mild stroke in February. Thankfully, he is expected to make a full recovery. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, hear what General Superintendent Clay wrote about the support many believers have given him and his family.

Former National Football League player Jason Brown was, at one time, the NFL's highest-paid player. But God called him to take a leap of faith and leave his luxurious lifestyle. Find out in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult how he, his wife and family left their comfortable way of life and why.

After 13 games without the national anthem being played or sung at Dallas Mavericks' games, someone finally noticed. NBA team owner Mark Cuban then admitted that his team had stopped playing the anthem on purpose. But the NBA has a rule that the anthem be played. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out why Cuban didn't want to use the anthem and how the conflict over the patriotic American song was handled.

Two sanitation workers in Louisiana rescued a young girl from sex trafficking. They credit the Holy Spirit for leading them to help. Hear more in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult.

Many Californians aren't happy with the way their governor has handled the COVID-19 pandemic, so citizens of the state are working to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom. In this episode, host John Matarazzo explains why they are taking this significant action.

Outspoken Christian conservative Candace Owens tweeted on Feb. 6, 2021, that she is considering a run for president of the United States. Find out from host Nadia Joy Schult how Owens' announcement was received.

In what may have been the surprise ad of Super Bowl LV, Toyota highlighted the story of a Paralympian swimmer who was adopted out of a Siberian orphanage. Swimmer Jessica Long also is a Christian who uses her platform in sports to be a light to the world. Learn more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

With a recent ruling in Texas, Planned Parenthood will no longer receive Medicaid funding for abortions. Host Nadia Joy Schult shares in this episode how pro-life advocates achieved this success.

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided on an indoor worship case that gives a significant victory to churches. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out about the ruling in favor of California Pastor Che Ahn, Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministries, and other churches in the state.

A New Orleans campaign has generated $125,000 toward church congregants' electricity bills. In this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult, find out how God directed the church's leadership to give and launch a campaign others joined in on to bless those in need.

Forty-four Senators have reintroduced, for the fifth time, a bill titled the “Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act.” The U.S. is one of only seven countries in the world that allow abortion at 20 weeks. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, be inspired to stay the course and pray for the passage of this bill to benefit the unborn.

Former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and famed neurosurgeon Ben Carson has announced the launch of a conservative think tank, the American Cornerstone Institute. In this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult, learn more about how Dr. Carson plans to "heal, inspire and revive America" through ACI.

The Jackson County Courthouse in Indiana has successfully stood up to a citizen who demanded a nativity be removed from a Christmas display outside the courthouse. Find out more about this First Amendment case and Liberty Counsel's win in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

A police officer who died in the hospital after the Jan. 6 Capitol incursion lies in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. Find out more about the life of Officer Brian Sicknick in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult.

November 2020 was a good month for Nobel Peace Prize winner and State Chancellor Aung San Suu Kyi as her political party saw a landslide victory in Myanmar's election. But now the military has regained control of the Southeast Asian nation. Learn why the world is watching these events unfold in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Communist Party leaders are becoming fearful as the church grows in China. By the year 2030, Open Doors believes the number of Christians in China could reach 300 million. Learn more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

A Florida church has won its lawsuit over offering the church lot to beachgoers for free parking. In this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult, learn why the church wanted to use its facilities this way and why the congregation won its lawsuit.

Christ for All Nations evangelist Daniel Kolenda announced in January the start of a new church in Orlando, Florida. The church, called We Are Nations, is expected to launch in August 2021. Learn more in this episode from host Nadia Joy Schult.

Kosovo is now the first Muslim-majority nation to have its embassy in Jerusalem. Find out from host John Matarazzo how the two nations established full diplomatic relations.

The historic names George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln may soon be stripped from public schools in San Francisco. The city's school board plans to rename the schools. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out what's behind this move and whose names may soon be on new school signs.

MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell can no longer use Twitter. Other social media users have come to the businessman's defense. Find out why Lindell is off Twitter for good in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult.

Republican senators have come out in force for former President Trump in the attempt by the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach him a second time. Find out why Sen. Rand Paul expects an acquittal in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult.

Christian singer-songwriter Carman Licciardello was in the hospital on his 65th birthday, but he has much to be thankful for after two surgeries, pneumonia and more. In fact, he says, he nearly died. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, learn how you can come alongside Carman and support this brother in the Lord.

Liberty Counsel is taking the ban on worship in Western states to the U.S. Supreme Court in light of inconsistent rulings in a federal court of appeals. The inconsistencies come with cases involving churches in California and Nevada. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, learn more about why taking this conflict to the nation's highest court is so important.

When a Christian civic organization applied for a Boston city permit to fly a Christian flag for about an hour in a public place, they were denied the opportunity. Now Liberty Counsel is taking the case to the U.S. Supreme Court. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

To support Holocaust survivors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Genesis 123 Foundation has launched a special project called "Hug a Holocaust Survivor." Learn how you can get involved from host Nadia Joy Schult in this episode.

Thousands have signed a petition calling for Franklin Graham to either resign or be fired from his leadership positions at relief organization Samaritan's Purse and at the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Find out who is signing this petition and why in this episode with host Nadia Joy Schult.

A South Carolina mayor noticed that a COVID-19 vaccination site was operating slowly. So he called in an expert, the manager of a local Chick-Fil-A restaurant. Find out what happened next in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a former White House press secretary for the Trump Administration, announced in January 2021 that she is running for governor of Arkansas in 2022. Her father, Mike Huckabee, who is a former governor of the state, is pleased with his daughter's decision. Learn more in this episode with Nadia Joy Schult.