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After police vacated an area of Seattle, protesters took over a few blocks of the city, naming the area the Capitol Hill Organized Protest or CHOP. One megachurch pastor from out of state sees CHOP as an opportunity for ministry. Find out more about this pastor in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A legal battle has ensued between Jim Bakker and the Arkansas attorney general after Pastor Jim hosted a natural health expert. The expert discussed "The Jim Bakker Show" what a particular “Silver Solution” could potentially do to combat various forms of the coronavirus. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Near the place where George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police last month, charismatic evangelists and worship leaders are seeking God for revival. Some believe this is insensitive, and it's being debated in the Christian community. Listen to find out more about this move in Minneapolis from host Taylor Berglund.

During a recent conversation about race and the church, a megachurch pastor suggested that the phrase “white privilege” should be replaced by “white blessing.” But after strong criticism, Pastor Louie Giglio has said he was wrong and has apologized. In this episode with host Taylor Berglund, find out what the pastor said and how he feels about it now.

Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., responded to President Trump after he signed “The Safe Policing for Safe Communities Act.” In this episode, find out from host John Matarazzo what Alveda thinks of this new executive order that will impact communities.

Phil Vischer, the co-creator of the popular children's brand VeggieTales, has a message for America. In a special video, Vischer helps Americans "make sense" of the moment we're living in. Find out how you can watch the video from host John Matarazzo in this episode.

Empowered21 is an international event, held online in June this year, that reached more than 100,000 people from 197 nations. Host Taylor Berglund shares in this episode about this phenomenal global gathering.

Fans can't wait to see the Pentecostal pastor who won "The Voice" live in concert, and they'll soon have the opportunity. Find out more from host John Matarazzo in this episode.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently took time to visit Pastor Robert Morris and other leaders in the Dallas area to discuss the state of racism and police brutality in America. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

"The Chosen," a multi-season streaming series on the life of Christ, is seeing great success during the coronavirus shutdown. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo who's behind the production of this series and why it's been so successful.

The Birmingham Board of Education severed its contracts with Church of the Highlands, leaving two of the church’s campuses without buildings in only a few months. Why? The pastor had liked some conservative posts on social media. Find out more in this episode with Taylor Berglund.

Spirit-filled servants of God are seeing baptisms happening in Minneapolis near where George Floyd's brutal death occurred and sparked protests around the globe. Not only that, but miracles are happening too. Find out more about the Holy Spirit's activity in such a volatile city in this episode with John Matarazzo.

America is a deeply divided country right now. Many believe you either have to be on the side of protesters or on the side of police. You have to support the left or the right. You have to support justice and equality or law and order. But Pastor Miles McPherson believes there's a third option: unity. McPherson talks to host Taylor Berglund about how to honor what we share in common, seek humility, carry out God's justice in our communities and practice the 3 L's: Listen, Learn and Love.

Protests against police brutality and in support of racial justice have spread into city streets across the U.S. Many Christian leaders are taking part. Find out which leaders are participating and why in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker participated in a March for Justice and defied his own orders, yet he will not allow churches in the state to open for services. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Letitia Wright, who played Shuri in the Black Panther and The Avengers movies, is working with the YouVersion Bible app to inspire people in their walk with Christ. Find out more about the Marvel actress and her Bible reading plan in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, announced recently that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Taylor Berglund shares in this episode specific ways to pray for this pastor as he battles this difficult disease.

One of the protest leaders from the Tiananmen Square massacre in China more than 30 years ago has an inspiring message for today’s young people protesting in America. Hear what he has to say in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

The Jordanian government is threatening to sever ties with Israel because of Israel's plans to annex areas on the West Bank. Find out more about this conflict in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Clashes between police officers and protesters made headlines last week, as protests for racial justice spread to almost every major American city. On Pentecost Sunday, a church group that had come to pray for their city got caught in the crossfire. Find out more from Taylor Berglund in this episode.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Spirit-filled conference Empowered21 will host a virtual, worldwide celebration of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Listen to this story as reporter Taylor Berglund shares the details on where it will be broadcast free of charge.

"American Idol" winner and a hockey star open up about their journey of faith and their marriage. Hear about this fun and insightful video in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

An online Pentecost event is drawing prominent Christian leaders who are hoping to see a move of God. Hear more about Rabbi Jonathan Bernis and his Night of Promise event from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

After a Pentecostal church in Mississippi was destroyed by arson, the pastor of the congregation wrote an open letter and vowed to pray for the arsonist. Find out how this case is related to the coronavirus pandemic in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

The evangelical community grieved the death of Ravi Zacharias, one of the world’s finest apologists, earlier this month. But during his burial, Zacharias shared one thing in common with the late evangelist Billy Graham. Find out one thing they had in common in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Officials in Chicago have threatened to physically destroy a church building in light of its decision to hold in-person services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Liberty Counsel. Hear more of the story from host John Matarazzo in this episode.

On May 25, a police officer kneeled on a black man's neck and suffocated him during an arrest. Now Christians are leading the charge in demanding justice for George Floyd. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

On Friday, May 22, President Donald Trump called for churches nationwide to re-open and deemed them "essential." Listen as reporter Taylor Berglund shares more on this story.

Boko Haram, otherwise known as Isis West Africa, is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic and destroying rural villages on an even greater scale than normal. Find out from host John Matarazzo what happened when some people who identified as Christians wrongly retaliated for an attack. Discover how God redeemed this tragedy.

Can you guess the top five most popular worship songs during the COVID-19 pandemic? Faithlife did a survey on this topic, and the answers may surprise you. Learn more in this episode with host and church worship leader Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Over Pentecost weekend, millions of Christians will be equipped and called to evangelize their communities for Christ during an online event. Find out more in this episode from host Taylor Berglund.

A premature newborn lifted her hands while her mother sang worship songs. The mom posted a video of her baby on Facebook, and it quickly went viral. But then something even more incredible happened. Find out more from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

A Pentecostal church pastor sued his city for the right to hold in-person services during the coronavirus lockdown. But the story took an unusual turn when his church was burned to the ground. Find out what happened in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Israeli archaeologists have discovered an underground room cut into the bedrock near the holiest site in all of Judaism. Find out what they discovered in that room in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

As the Oregon Supreme Court reinstates restrictions on gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, an Assemblies of God church is standing for its right to hold services. Find out all the details in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Pentecostal pastor Todd Tilghman won the 18th season of NBC's The Voice. After his final performance of “I Can Only Imagine," judge Kelly Clarkson even told him she wanted to visit his church. Find out what happened next in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Pastor Tony Spell has been arrested multiple times for breaking state laws—from aggravated assault to violating his parole. Now Spell is arguing that he, in fact, is the victim, and he’s suing the state of Louisiana. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Is it OK to shop but not attend church? A judge in North Carolina rules on behalf of churches who want to hold services indoors while following appropriate health recommendations. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias died at 74 of cancer. The renowned speaker and author left a powerful legacy, and many Christians are speaking up about how he impacted their lives. Learn more in this episode from host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Churches, especially those in urban areas, have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. But a virtual benefit concert led by evangelist Nick Hall has raised funds to help at-risk churches stay afloat and continue to minister in their communities. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.