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In 2019, many states have passed heartbeat bills—bills designed to ban abortions after eight weeks, when a heartbeat is detectable. In May, Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed such a bill. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on this pro-life legislative effort.

What if every time you got pregnant, you suffered unimaginable loss? The first three babies Kim Cleveland delivered died within the hour. When her fourth child came, the baby had a severe heart defect, and doctors recommended abortion. But Kim and her husband, Fred, serve a God of miracles. Listen to this episode with host Jessilyn Lancaster to hear their powerful testimony.

Hundreds of tornadoes have hit the U.S. in a span of only 30 days. And yet, in the debris and devastation, God has done miracles. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares what God has wrought in the midst of these trials.

Franklin Graham announced that Sunday, June 2, would be a special day set aside to pray for President Donald Trump. More than 250 Christian leaders have pledged to do the same. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on the purpose of this special day.

Meghann Bowman's petite body wasn't meant to carry a baby. At least, that's what doctors said. Bowman received a diagnosis that broke her heart, and she was sure she had no chance at natural conception. But God had other plans for her family—and her waiting. Listen to this Charisma News episode with host Jessilyn Lancaster to hear how He moved in the midst of pain.

The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld an Indiana law protecting the remains of aborted babies. At the same time, though, the court refused to consider reinstating the state's ban on abortions due to a baby’s disability, sex or race. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on what some think is a mixed message from the nation's highest court.

Heidi and Rolland Baker have served in the African nation of Mozambique for many years and have grown fond of the people. Now they've seen devastation and desperation after two cyclones recently hit the country. Listen to this special report as Heidi shares her heart and shows how ministries and other groups can work together to meet critical needs in times of disaster.

Lynette Lewis was in her 40s when she married the man of her dreams. At 45, she got pregnant, but the baby had no heartbeat. She remembers shaking uncontrollably in the doctor's office, asking, "Why me? This isn't fair!" But the Lord gave her a dream about twin girls. Listen to this Charisma News episode with host Jessilyn Lancaster to hear how Lynette went from devastation to pushing her girls down the street in a stroller—and every step of faith in between.

A new study on sexual abuse and harassment within the church has uncovered some surprising findings—including the discovery that one in three churchgoers believe even more sexual abuse by pastors will be exposed in the coming years. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reveals more about the findings of this important study.

America’s youth struggle more with depression, loneliness and biblical illiteracy than seemingly anyone before them. But apologist Sean McDowell says parents don’t need to panic. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more about the generation experts call America’s first post-Christian generation.

Five miscarriages, but doctors couldn't find anything wrong. Jen Maynard knew the Lord had promised her children, but she never stopped to think that those children might not be her biological babies. Now, Jen is using her pain, grief and heartache to minister to other women who have endured the same trauma. Listen to the podcast with host Jessilyn Lancaster to hear how.

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken the radical step of eliminating the phrase “So help me God” from the courtroom oath. Find out from host Jenny Rose Spaudo what a key evangelical leader thinks of this removal and why it happened.

Doctors told her she would never conceive. Dianne Leman looked them in the eye and prophetically claimed that her body would miraculously carry a child. But after years of heartache, she was about to give up on the Lord's promise. Listen as host Jessilyn Lancaster interviews the Lemans to hear what changed in their lives.

Across the country, LGBTQ people celebrate their sexual orientation through Gay Pride parades every year in June, known as Pride Month. But the final weekend of May, people who have left the LGBTQ lifestyle are staging a march of their own testifying of God's overcoming power in their lives. Listen and learn more from host Taylor Berglund.

An arsonist recently threw a firebomb that destroyed a Christian television studio in Jerusalem. Daystar, one of the largest Christian TV networks, plans to restore the devastated building. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares the lesson Daystar owners have found in the wake of this crime.

Last year, Australia made headlines after Scott Morrison—the country’s first Pentecostal Prime Minister—was appointed to office. This year, he made headlines again after a miraculous reelection victory. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares Morrison's perspective on his win.

In her nightmare, Amy Burton saw a woman involved in the occult stabbing her pregnant stomach. As a Spirit-filled Christian, Amy warred over the dream with prayers and declarations. But she lost that baby—and more who followed. Where was God? Why didn't He heal her? Why did she continue to miscarry? Listen as host Jessilyn Lancaster asks Amy and her husband, John, about these important life questions.

She'd known God her whole life, but her faith was put to the test when she lost her first child to miscarriage. And her second. And her third. Julia Jeffress Sadler, daughter of First Baptist Dallas Pastor Robert Jeffress, shares her remarkable story about the spiritual warfare behind carrying a child and how praying big things gets big results.

Christian girls are being lured into sex trafficking under the guise of marrying wealthy Christian men. The deception is horrible, but listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares how you can intercede.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 5, also known as the “Equality Act,” and Christians are not happy about it. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on the bill and what equality really means.

A new documentary on a racially motivated massacre shows how God can turn something evil around for good. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo tells about the film that addresses Dylann Roof's killing of nine people at Emanuel Episcopal Church and how the church responded.

Though some leaders believe that Millennials are harder to reach than other generations with the gospel, a new study has found the opposite is true—Millennial Christians are actually more engaged than any other generation. Find out more from host Taylor Berglund.

Focus on the Family recently broadcast a live ultrasound for nearly 20,000 people at an event called "Alive in New York" in Times Square. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on the crowd's reaction.

Four Christians were killed for their faith during an attack in the West African nation of Burkina Faso. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares how believers can be praying in the wake of this recent persecution.

Alabama passed the strongest abortion ban in the U.S. in May 2019. One pro-life activist says this legislative success has prophetic timing for the birth of her unborn daughter. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more about The Human Life Protection Act.

A Twitter interaction caused serious ripples throughout the body of Christ, as Bible teacher Beth Moore voiced her opinion that women should be able to preach in church—in contrast to standing policy in the Southern Baptist denomination, which launched her teaching ministry.

A group of German Christians brought a life-size, gold-coated menorah to Jerusalem as a peace offering to the Jewish people. Listen as Charisma News host Jenny Rose Spaudo explains why these believers were compelled to bring such a huge and special gift.

Heath Adamson got involved with the occult at a very young age, and it got only worse as he entered his teen years. He experienced consistent, terrifying demonic encounters, but he couldn't seem make them stop. Yet one girl in middle school had the audacity to pray for him, and because of her faithfulness, Adamson's life changed forever. Find out what happened in this Charisma News episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

The International House of Prayer, or IHOP, in Kansas City, Missouri, has been ministering through 24-7 prayer for decades. In a recent video, IHOP founder Mike Bickle shared the prophetic words that led him to start the ministry. Listen as host Taylor Berglund tells this exciting story of fulfilled modern-day prophecy.

Asia Bibi, who was imprisoned for nearly a decade in Pakistan on false charges of blasphemy, has finally been permitted to leave and be reunited with her family. Listen to learn more from host Taylor Berglund about Bibi and how you can pray for this persecuted believer in Jesus.

Ryan LeStrange has a storehouse of wisdom from the Word of God and personal experience when it comes to witchcraft and spiritual warfare. His many encounters with witchcraft spirits have equipped him to teach others how to wage effective warfare. Listen to this episode of Charisma News with host Jenny Rose Spaudo to learn how to know if you're dealing with a demon of witchcraft and how to win the spiritual battle against it.

Hip Hop artist Jackie Hill Perry used to be a lesbian who abused marijuana and loved pornography. But God changed everything. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more of Perry's life-transforming story.

Australian rugby player Israel Folau was suspended for posting Scripture on Instagram. Now the star athlete is requesting a hearing. Host Jenny Rose Spaudo explains the situation in today's Charisma News podcast.

Juan Martinez says witchcraft isn't just casting spells. It can also look like drug dealing. Martinez was neck-deep in drug dealing to the point that he was destroying families. But God convicted Martinez so strongly about his sin that he knew he couldn't keep living that way. Learn how God broke witchcraft's grasp on Martinez in this Charisma News episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

A Spirit-filled prophet recently claimed in a YouTube video that he predicted an earthquake would strike—and just 10 days later, it did. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares what Jeff Jansen from Global Fire Ministries International prophesied.

Ally Tower thought she had all she needed when she was practicing witchcraft. She felt loved by her coven and thought she was learning deep spiritual truths through Wicca. But when she encountered the love of Jesus, everything changed. Listen to this Charisma News episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo to hear how Tower went from the craft to Christ.

Pastor Dhurba Kumar Pariyar suffered a brutal attack in Nepal, where Christians are enduring persecution. The 40-year-old pastor is still struggling with physical and mental trauma as a result. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares about the needs of believers in this Southeast Asian country.

In May, Georgia became the latest state to sign a heartbeat law into action, severely limiting access to abortion. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reports on who praised this pro-life bill and what its limitations are.

May 7 was a traumatic day at another Colorado school as two shooters walked into their own school and opened fire. They killed one young man and injured eight others. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares what happened and the strange twist to this school shooting.

A recent LifeWay Research study found that significantly more Christians pray for opportunities to talk to people about their faith than actually engaging in evangelistic conversations. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares more about this study.

Steven Bancarz grew up in a Christian home, but as he became more fascinated with aliens, he adopted a New Age belief system. His fascination led him down a dark path that involved lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences and demonic encounters. But one day he experienced the presence of Jesus and his life changed forever. Listen to this Charisma News episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo to hear Bancarz share the truth that set him free.

Recent violence led to deadly bombings in the Middle East, prompting the worst Israeli-Palestinian violence since 2014’s 50-day war. As a result, at least 26 people have been killed. Listen and learn more from host Taylor Berglund.

Rachel Held Evans, a leading figure on the Christian left, died May 4 after being in a medically induced coma for weeks. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares what happened—and how Christian leaders are responding.

Paula White Cain, a prominent pastor in Central Florida, recently announced her son is assuming the main pastoral role at their newly renamed church, City of Destiny. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares what White believes the Holy Spirit is leading her to do in the next phase of her life.

When John Burton planted a church in a town known for witchcraft, he experienced spiritual warfare like never before. Learn when to engage in deliverance and when to refrain, how to discern the spirit of witchcraft coming against you and how to have a proper perspective of Satan. Listen to this Charisma News episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo to hear Burton's story.

Barna Group recently surveyed American adults about their views on religious freedom. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares what the study found and how concerned Americans are about the future of religious freedom.

President Donald Trump praised the miracle-working power of prayer when he spoke at the National Day of Prayer event at the White House on May 2. Listen to find out what he said and how the nation responded.

Blake Healy can see angels and demons as clearly as he sees the natural world. Many of the demons he sees use offense and rejection to taunt people, but he has also seen demons of witchcraft attack God's people with fear. In this episode of Charisma News with host Jenny Rose Spaudo, Healy opens up about moments when he has sensed witchcraft around him. Listen to find out how God led him to respond.

The strongest tropical storm in history to make landfall in Mozambique recently ravaged the country, triggering flash floods, widespread property damage and multiple deaths. Thankfully, Heidi Baker’s Iris Global ministry was in position to help repair the damage. Learn more from host Taylor Berglund on this Charisma News episode.

How do you know if you're struggling with demonic oppression or just a serious character flaw? Deliverance minister Kathy DeGraw has an answer to that. She has helped thousands of people break free from generational curses, demonic oppression and spiritual strongholds. Listen to this episode of Charisma News with host Jenny Rose to learn how you can shut the door to the enemy in your life.