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On March 2, 2020, a new constitutional amendment was proposed that would specifically mention God and define marriage as a heterosexual union between a man and a woman. The bill’s unlikely sponsor? Vladimir Putin. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares more about this possible change to the Russian constitution.

Pastor and author Francis Chan moved to Hong Kong in February, and he says believers are handing out masks among the poor and sharing the gospel. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares what Chan has witnessed in Asia as many fear for their lives.

Wheaton College stripped a highly esteemed Christian professor and mentor of his professor emeritus title after credible allegations of inappropriate conduct came to light. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on this difficult news in this episode.

The coronavirus—which has spread to multiple continents and infected more than 80,000 people—has been on everyone’s minds lately. Recently, the virus intersected with a number of religious stories regarding South Korean cults, Muslim pilgrimages and Christian prophetic words. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Ted Ancelet is thrilled that Christian leaders around the globe are calling 2020 the "Year of the Bible." He and the rest of his team at Bethany Christian Services are jumping on board. Listen as Ancelet shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo how participating in the Year of the Bible movement is helping countless people go beyond simply reading the Bible and into actually engaging it.

NBC's Today show aired a clip of Kathie Lee Gifford’s acceptance speech during the Movieguide awards in January. During the clip, Gifford shared about how she’s walked with Jesus throughout her life. Around 1 million viewers likely heard what she said about Jesus. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more in this episode about Gifford's public witness for Christ.

A Pentecostal pastor received a standing ovation and acclaim from all four judges on The Voice television show. His appearance also prompted the judges to share their own history of worship in church. Find out more from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

Tenth Avenue North has announced its final tour before officially disbanding. The popular Christian music group has been together for more than 20 years. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares why group members are ending their long career together.

A 27-year-old Sunday school teacher was found dead in a remote area in New Mexico. The woman was last seen Jan. 18 while picking up items at her church. Listen to find out more.

In 1979, Concerned Women for America (CWA) was founded with the goal of stopping the Equal Rights Amendment. Now, there’s a new Equal Rights Amendment circulating in Congress, and CWA is as opposed to it as ever. Find out more in this story from host Taylor Berglund.

A men’s ministry movement seems to be sweeping across Indonesia, a nation with a dominant Muslim population. In the last 20 years, the Christian Men’s Network has discipled more than 1 million men in the Asian nation. Find out more about this move of God from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

Approximately 100 Islamic terrorists attacked and killed Christians in Nigeria recently. During the invasion, they set five churches on fire. Find out more about how to pray for your persecuted brothers and sisters in Nigeria in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

World Help CEO Vernon Brewer tells host Taylor Berglund about the situation on the ground in China regarding the coronavirus. He says that networks of house churches and lay ministers are using this illness as an opportunity to meet not only physical needs but spiritual needs as well, and that, as a result, many people are coming to Christ.

Florida lawmakers recently passed a new bill that would require parental consent before any abortion procedure, marking a significant victory for pro-life activists. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Ravi Zacharias recently endured emergency spinal surgery. According to a recent Instagram post by his wife, Margie, the apologist and author had successful surgery and is recovering.

Bestselling author and speaker Gary Thomas is best known for his classic, "Sacred Marriage." So why is he writing about "When to Walk Away"? Learn what the Holy Spirit revealed to him about his own inadequate understanding of toxic relationships and how, at times, even Jesus had to know when to walk away.

A federal court recently ruled that a 78-year-old cross in Pensacola, Florida, will stay put despite complaints that it violates the Constitution. To remove it, the court said, would strike many as hostile to religion. Find out more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

An Orlando, Florida, pastor had made a career as an anti-violence activist, comforting grieving parents. Then he found out his own daughter had been killed in a shooting. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Dr. Robert Spence, the former president of Evangel University, died after suffering a stroke in February. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares about his life and legacy in this episode.

The coronavirus outbreak in China has been all over the news lately. World Vision's Erica Van Deren explains to host Taylor Berglund the situation on the ground in China, how organizations like World Vision as well as churches and ministries are responding to the virus, now called COVID-19, and what you can do to help.

Evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias recently reached out to supporters with an emergency prayer request for an upcoming medical procedure. Find out all the details in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Pastor Carter Conlon is stepping down from his role as senior pastor of Times Square Church in New York City. The pastor will be focusing on his prayer ministry, according to a Facebook post. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares the next steps for Conlon and this well-known church.

Khristi Adams knows what it's like to be overlooked and unseen by society. She says the stories of other girls of color show that they are often treated the same way. Listen as Adams shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo how God's truth combats the confining scripts society places on black girls and women.

UPS allegedly punished its drivers for holding prayer meetings. Liberty Counsel says the company is discriminating against its employees’ religious freedom. Listen to find out how this breach of religious liberty transpired from host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The Assemblies of God USA headquarters in Springfield, Missouri, is the location of the largest Pentecostal archive in the world—and the archives just got even bigger. Find out from host Taylor Berglund about an recent material donation to the Flower Pentecostal Heritage Center.

Abuse allegations have come against leaders of La Luz del Mundo, a Mexico-based megachurch. But one of the church’s ministers says the allegations are completely false. Learn more from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

How do we keep children from unnecessarily entering foster care? Bethany Christian Services National Director for Domestic Family Preservation Services Julie Paine says the answer starts in the home. Listen as Paine shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo how her team equips families practically and spiritually so they can stay together.

After a pastor led a pro-life prayer at the Virginia House of Delegates, he was interrupted, heckled and cut off. Find out exactly what transpired in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

The coronavirus’ international spread has caused panics and lockdowns in some regions of the world. But in the midst of sickness and death, Christian ministries and churches are leading people to Jesus. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

An ex-porn star, Brittni De La Mora, and her husband now pastor XXX Church, where they encourage singles to date God’s way, in biblical purity. Listen to hear from host Jenny Rose Spaudo what God is doing in De La Mora's life today.

A Baptist church’s financial manager was found to be mismanaging the congregation's finances. A new report exposed that she had stolen over $500,000 to finance her wedding and other personal expenses. Host Taylor Berglund reports on the fallout of this mismanagement.

A Colorado panel banned a bill that would have provided protections for babies born alive after abortion. Conservative Christians are appalled that the bill was shut down. Find out what they’re saying in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The church parking lot after service can sometimes be a place where lessons learned from that day’s sermon are tested. But a recent altercation in a church parking lot led to attempted theft, murder and a conviction in court. Find out more in this episode from host Taylor Berglund.

A new study shows pastors aren’t as concerned about religious freedom as some might think. Instead, the study highlights the things pastors are actually concerned about in the U.S. Listen to learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

Instead of joining the many angry protests and marches in Washington, D.C., Diane Strack decided to call women across the U.S. to prayer. Listen as Strack tells host Jenny Rose Spaudo the story of how God called her to start She Loves Out Loud, a movement changing women's lives nationwide.

Approximately 140,000 people attended The Send 2020 in Brazil, but something else happened that surprised some people. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro showed up and shared about his faith in Jesus. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on this historic event.

A rise in terror attacks on houses of worship has caused many churches to reevaluate their safety protocols. A new study found that most churches have a plan in place. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund about plans to avoid the tragedy of a church shooting.

Archaeologists say they found an ancient structure near Jerusalem that resembles Solomon's temple. Find out in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo why this discovery is so important and how it helps us better understand Scripture.

In January, Christian duo For King & Country received a Grammy award for a hit single—and took the opportunity to shine a light on a problem in society. Listen to host Taylor Berglund's report on the award to find out which country music star joined For King & Country for this special song.

A North Carolina pastor was convicted last week for taking financial advantage of an elderly widow. How did this happen? Find out more in this report with host Taylor Berglund.

Lysa TerKeurst is the founder of Proverbs 31 Ministries, and in the last several years, she has been very open with her followers regarding issues with her husband. Thankfully, God brought healing and restoration. Learn from host Jenny Rose Spaudo why TerKeurst says she was so open about those difficulties.

Menlo Church has placed its senior pastor, John Ortberg, on leave. Ortberg allowed a volunteer who was attracted to minors to work with children, according to the church. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on how Menlo Church and Ortberg handled this sensitive situation.

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association recently announced that it was planning to pursue appropriate actions against several U.K. venues that canceled events where Franklin Graham was supposed to speak. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Popular conservative pundit Rush Limbaugh announced he had been diagnosed with advanced cancer and that he had been growing closer with God through his diagnosis. Learn more about the longtime radio broadcaster and his faith in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

In the last two years, Willow Creek Community Church’s pastoral leadership has been in a state of constant flux, with leaders leaving one after the other. That cycle continued in January. Host Taylor Berglund explains more in this episode.

Around 125,000 children in the U.S. need a home and are ready to be adopted. About 443,000 are in foster care. But Kimberly Offutt of Bethany Christian Services says Christians don't need to feel overwhelmed by this need. Listen as Offutt shares with host Jenny Rose Spaudo her own story involving adoption and the simple steps believers can take right now to help.

Francis MacNutt, one of the leaders in the Catholic charismatic renewal movement, died in January. He was 94. Learn about his ministry and influence in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Millions of football fans watched the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV, making it the 10th-highest-viewed Super Bowl in TV history. But the game’s outcome may have more prophetic significance, according to at least one Christian leader. Find out about this prophecy from show host Taylor Berglund in this episode.

A Pentecostal pastor in the U.K. says he came back to life through the power of prayer. He was told he was dead for 15 minutes. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo explains how Christopher Wickland experienced a miracle and is giving God all the credit.

The Super Bowl will feature plenty of ads this year, but notably, at least one that was submitted will not be aired. The ad promoted a pro-life agenda, and now controversy surrounds its lack of airtime. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.