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The Alabama chapter director for the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Council recently died due to complications from COVID-19. Find out what the organization's president, Samuel Rodriguez, had to say about his co-laborer in ministry in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Kentucky rules for in-person church services have recently been altered, following a district court’s decision over a local Baptist church. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Dr. Michael Youssef says Mac Powell has "a voice like no other." Now the former Third Day frontman joins Youssef's international ministry. Learn more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Host Marti Pieper continues her conversation with authors Jeff and Sarah Walton, who give some practical, biblical tips for those enduring marital stress when life's storms impact their marriage.

How long is your pastor’s sermon? A recent LifeWay Research study interviewed both pastors and churchgoers about how long the average sermon lasts—and it turns out, the numbers both parties estimated does not match. Host Taylor Berglund shares more of the results of this intriguing study in this episode.

At the end of March, Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested for holding an in-person service the day before at his Florida megachurch. Now the charges have been dropped. Find out how Liberty Counsel won this case in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Who would use the story of Job as the framework for a book about marriage? Maybe a couple who have experienced chronic illness and injury, a special-needs child, job loss, financial problems and more. Listen as host Marti Pieper interviews Jeff and Sarah Walton as they offer encouragement to others who want to stay "Together Through the Storms."

Churches are preparing to unite and peaceably open May 17. One pastor who has churches in two states started a petition for "Peaceably Gather Sunday." Find out from host John Matarazzo who is supporting the pastor and what led him to create this petiton to reopen churches.

A new Christian television broadcast is launching in Iran. Michael Youssef, founder of the media network Leading The Way, says spiritual hunger in the Muslim-majority country is rising higher than ever. Find out more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

A Detroit pastor and his son died of COVID-19 within days of each other. The two men were both greatly loved by their family and church. In this episode, host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares how their family celebrated the lives of these respected men.

A San Diego megachurch and other churches in the area are doing their part to serve and combat the coronavirus by repairing broken respirator masks. Find out from host John Matarazzo how Rock Church set out to serve the community with a single important question.

Far too often, married couples avoid discussing finances. In this interview with host Marti Pieper, hear what bestselling author Shaunti Feldhahn learned that transformed her marriage as she and her husband researched and co-wrote "Thriving in Love and Money."

Alex Kendrick, director of some of the most popular Christians films of the last decade—including War Room, Courageous and Overcomer—has revealed some of the details and the release window of his next film. Find out what's next from this director in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Christian artists and ministry leaders are joining together to help churches at risk with a special campaign. Learn from host John Matarazzo about what churches this will benefit and how during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pakistani Christians face extra difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic because of their faith. One ministry says Christians in Pakistan are even being denied aid because of they believe in Jesus. Find out how you can be praying for these brothers an sisters in Christ in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The Assemblies of God—the world’s largest Pentecostal denomination—recently announced it would partner with a church technology company to tackle biblical illiteracy in society. Find out how they plan to accomplish this from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

Renowned apologist and author Ravi Zacharias recently received the news that his cancer has worsened and that no further treatment options are available. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares this difficult story. Listen to find out how you can encourage Zacharias and his family.

A Kentucky church fighting for its constitutional rights during the coronavirus pandemic gets a win in federal appeals court. Find out what it means for holding in-person services in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Television personality Jim Bakker has been at the center of controversy for weeks, but now, after having a stroke, he’s stepping away from his show for a season. Find out more about the famed televangelist in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Teaching pastor and author Darrin Patrick has died. Sadly, it appears he died as a result of taking his own life. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A group of California pastors have declared they will reopen Pentecost Sunday even if the state says no. Find out from host John Matarazzo why these pastors feel so strongly that it's time to open their church doors and bring people together in worship again.

Some hospital chaplains ministering through the COVID-19 pandemic are reportedly seeing more people who are asking questions about their eternity. Find out more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

A Christian television network is under investigation for launching a Hebrew channel in Israel. GOD TV recently confirmed news reports of the investigation and said the network was doing all it could to comply. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more of the story in this episode.

Vice President Mike Pence has become an advocate in one church's fight for its First Amendment rights. Find out why Pence disagrees with Virginia's governor on the legality of a particular church gathering in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

After a theology professor at a Christian university was accused of sexual abuse, he was fired. But the investigation has only just begun—and now another leader at the school has been placed on administrative leave. Learn more in this episode from host Taylor Berglund.

After an unarmed black man was targeted and shot to death by two white men—and the men who shot him were not charged with any crime—Christian leaders joined social activists in calling out for justice and demanding an investigation. Learn more about the outcry from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

A 9-year-old Christian girl wrote a song about COVID-19 that went viral. When she told her mother, who is a popular gospel singer, that she wanted to write a song about the virus to help people, her mom knew it would be something special. Learn more about reaction to this song in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The Holy Spirit is moving through prayer in hospital parking lots in Virginia and beyond. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo how believers are gathering to take a stand in prayer against COVID-19 and what's happening as a result.

The producers and cast of the powerful film War Room are coming together for an exclusive viewing event and time of prayer. Find out more about this event and how you can participate in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Five intelligence agencies now say China deceived the world about COVID-19 transmission. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out which agencies place blame on China and the Communist Party and why.

In response to social distancing protocols enacted due to the threat of the coronavirus, many people are experiencing unrest and want to return to life as normal. A group of pastors in Illinois are taking precautions but defying state orders to open. Learn more about their situation from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

Televangelist Jim Bakker is being sued for falsely alleging that a health supplement being sold on his show could cure coronavirus. The evangelist’s lawyers say he’s being unfairly targeted for being a Christian. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

The underground church in Iran is suffering persecution, but that's not what believers there are most concerned about in the church worldwide. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out what their main concern is and how a "man in white" is visiting some of them in their dreams.

After more than a month of lockdown, Illinois is allowing churches to meet for “small, safe” services. Gov. J.B. Pritzker modified his stay-at-home order to accommodate churches after a small congregation took a big step and filed a federal lawsuit. Find out what transpired in this case from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

Lisa Stringer, wife of ministry leader Doug Stringer, shares the caregiver's side of the cancer journey and recalls the great things God did in and through her husband's experience with an aggressive lymphoma in his throat. In this episode with host Marti Pieper, learn how "God Did Not Do This to Me" became the couple's watchword through the challenges they faced and how it can be yours too.

Street preacher Landon Spradlin died of COVID-19 after evangelizing at Mardi Gras. His story went viral, but his family says his death has been unfairly politicized. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on how he shared the gospel in New Orleans and how the media has reacted.

A bestselling Christian romance novel is being adapted for the big screen, with the author, Francine Rivers, and Roma Downey serving as executive producers. At the end of April, the cast was officially announced. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Dr. Henry Could says we need to look beyond the traditional models of mental health in the church and make sure we're fully following the Scripture in this area. We've all been wounded and can identify with each other in the body of Christ, just as Jesus came to earth and entered into our suffering. Listen to host Chris Johnson's interview with bestselling author and clinical psychologist Dr. Cloud to learn more of how the local church can truly become a church that heals.

When a patient was dying of COVID-19, ICU nurse Idara Inokon sang a hymn over Facetime with his wife. Inokon is also a former Miss Nigeria USA. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares this touching story from New York City, which has been besieged by the coronavirus pandemic.

States across America have issued shelter-in-place rules that urge individuals to stay home to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. And for those who disobey those rules, there can be legal consequences. That’s what one pastor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, discovered recently after openly defying state laws. Find out more of what happened in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A contemporary Danish translation of the Bible is markedly different than other Danish translations. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out how this translation treats Israel and the Jewish people.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, well-known Pentecostal pastors Paula White Cain and Jentezen Franklin are delivering food to families in need. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

COVID-19 is making life harder for people around the world, including for women with unexpected pregnancies and children in unsafe homes. Cheri Williams and Lauren Nelson from Bethany Christian Services describe to host Jenny Rose Spaudo just how much life is changing for these two vulnerable groups. But they also share how the Holy Spirit is moving.

Will and Dehavilland Ford’s 7-year-old son told them about a dream he had, with some variation, night after night. Little Benjamin's parents felt that God was speaking directly through their son about the coronavirus pandemic. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo what the Fords are doing in response.

A Christian university in Ohio recently fired a theology professor from its faculty after more details came out about his past history of sexual abuse. The president of the university issued a public apology for ever hiring the professor. Find out why he was hired in the first place in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

In an open letter to their state's governor, more than 100 North Central Ohio pastors have joined together to ask for the Ohio Department of Health Director’s stay-at-home order to expire May 1. Learn more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

COVID-19 has impacted lives around the world, and persecuted Christian refugees are no exception. Christy Staats, who works with the Evangelical Immigration Table, says it's important to clear away the misconceptions people often have of refugees in order to understand God's heart for them. Listen as Staats shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo what believers in the West can do to help and pray today.

David Platt’s annual "Secret Church" event switched to streaming only this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But the event hit a snag when users were prevented from viewing it live—due to a possible cyberattack on the website. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Several staff members of Assemblies of God World Missions are making a miraculous recovery from COVID-19. One of them is Executive Director Greg Mundis. Hear this great report from host Jenny Rose Spaudo and find out more about how Mundis recovered from his life-threatening battle with the coronavirus.

The chairman of an organization overseeing aliyah—or the migration of international Jews back to their homeland of Israel—predicts that the number of aliyahs will rise dramatically after the COVID-19 crisis ends. Learn more in this episode from host Taylor Berglund.