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On Friday, August 31, Aretha Franklin’s funeral was held in Detroit. The ceremony attracted plenty of stars and celebrities and featured nearly nine hours of speeches and music. But one segment of the funeral that left everyone talking was a 50-minute eulogy from an Atlanta-based pastor named Reverend Jasper Williams Jr. Williams. Listen to find out what people are saying.

This is a story about how God showed up in a supernatural way to 20,000 people on Thursday. In Nashville, thousands of believers gathered to intercede, worship and cry out to God for revival in our turbulent times. Listen to hear more.

This is a story about the Spirit-filled worship leader who is competing on America’s Got Talent and wowing the judges. Now, he’s sharing his miraculous story. Hear more now.

This is an infuriating story about how Iran has recently sentenced four Christians to 45 years in prison? Why? Find out when you click to listen.

In a video that’s capturing hearts, a young Christian refugee girl gave an interview in which she forgave ISIS, who drove her out of her home, and praised Jesus. Hear her story now.

This weekend, a tragic story broke about a popular pastor who committed suicide, shocking his family and his church congregation. Find out what happened by listening to the story now.

A man was shot to death while leaving church on Sunday in Louisville Kentucky. Find out what happened when you listen to this story.

This is an odd story about a Pentecostal pastor who was bitten by a poisonous snake during a church ritual. But instead of letting the snake go, he screamed, “God’s a healer.” Listen to find out what happened next.

This is a story about the tragic murder of college student Mollie Tibbetts. Her priest is now calling for a spirit of forgiveness for Tibbetts’ murderer. Click play to hear more.

Samuel Rodriguez and Devon Franklin are teaming up to produce a film about a modern-day miracle: a boy who came back to life after spending half an hour without a pulse. Find out more when you click to play.

This is a story about the amazing success of Greg Laurie’s SoCal Harvest evangelistic crusade. 10,000 people gave their lives to Jesus Christ at that event! Hear more when you play the audio now.

During a video with Elevation Church’s Tim Summers, Michael Todd the pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma explained how the Lord changed Todd's approach to ministry. Obeying a simple prophetic word totally revolutionized Todd's church and his platform. Find out more when you listen to this story.

This is a story about a California church that opened a brewery in its building. While that stirred up controversy among Christians, what they did next stirred up even more. They recently announced they were going to donate some of the proceeds to Planned Parenthood. Listen to hear more.

A former pastor and the current president of Prophetic Worshippers International is currently under investigation for sexually abusing an underage girl. Listen to this story to find out more.

A small church in Georgia says it’s held more baptisms than there are people at the church, thanks to ongoing revival and miracles that have broken out among the congregation. Find out more when you listen to this story.

This is a story about the shocking reason one Messianic Jewish family may lose their Israeli citizenship. And they’re not alone. Find out more about the unjust treatment of Messianic believers in Israel by listening now.

This is a story about a pastor who barely survived an assassination attempt. His would-be murderer targeted the pastor because of the work his church was doing to help the city. Listen to find out more.

The president of the Mormon Church asked people last week to stop referring to his church as Mormons, arguing that they should be considered Christians like every other denomination. Find out more when you download to listen.

This is a story about the moment Ben Carson got serious about God. He says it happened after a fight in which he tried to kill someone. Tune in to hear more.

After 18 months of investigation, Pennsylvania’s Attorney General has released a stunning grand jury report, one that finds Catholic church officials guilty of covering up the sexual abuse of over 1,000 children by priests. Find out more when you click to listen.

This is a story about legendary gospel singer Aretha Franklin. The “Queen of Soul,” as she was called, died in her home on Thursday. Hear more about Franklin’s legacy.

This is a story about a group of terrorists that tried to blow up a church on Sunday. Thankfully, they failed, and seven men have now been arrested. Listen to learn more.

Throughout the Bible, we see God in control of nature, with thunder and lightning often invoked as symbols of his power. This week, a Pentecostal pastor was struck by lightning. Find out more about his story.

This is a story about a miraculous conversion. A Muslim woman was suffering from severe depression and anxiety when God revealed Himself to her through a powerful dream. Learn how this woman found true freedom in Jesus!

A new survey by Crossway analyzes the modern Bible study and reading habits of Bibles readers. Listen to the results of most read book and frequency of Bible reading.

This is a story about a Pennsylvania family that was legally prohibited from holding Bible studies on their own property. Tune in to find out why.

A South American country held a pivotal vote on whether to legalize abortion this Thursday, one which saw hundreds of pro-life doctors protesting in advance. Listen to find out what happened.

Pastor Bill Hybels became the center of scandal earlier this year when he was accused of inappropriate sexual behavior. This week, new allegations came forward about Hybels, ultimately forcing a major shakeup in the church’s leadership. Find out more after this break.

This is a story about an upcoming prophetic crusade that will feature many of the charismatic community’s top leaders. Find out more about how Lou Engle is teaming up with YWAM, Lifestyle Christianity, Christ for All Nations and more to bring this generation to Jesus.

This is a story about the Satanic Temple’s plans to unveil a demonic statue next week to counter a Ten Commandments monument. Listen to hear how Christians are prayerfully responding.

This is a story about the Museum of the Bible’s brand-new exhibit. It’s dedicated to the late famed evangelist Billy Graham. Listen to hear more about it!

This is a story about how evangelist Greg Laurie was forced to take down billboards that had pictures of him holding a Bible. Why? Click play to find out.

Last week LifeWay released a set of fascinating new data regarding what different Christian denominations believe about the prosperity gospel. The denomination most in favor of it? Pentecostal Christians. Find out more when you listen to this story.

This is a story about Lee University and how it’s celebrating its 100th anniversary. Since that snowy day in January 1918 when the school first opened its doors, Lee has grown to the point that it now leads the way among Pentecostal universities. Listen for more.

This is a story about actress and producer Roma Downey asking for intercession for an American missionary. That missionary is none other than imprisoned pastor Andrew Brunson. Hear what other prominent Christians are saying.

The International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri, became the site of a tragedy on August 1. A Chinese missionary was recently shot dead while in town to visit the IHOP campus. Find out more when you listen now.

This is a story about the top five verses people search for on Bible Gateway's website. Bible Gateway celebrates its 25th anniversary this year and is proud to announce it has been viewed more than 14 billion times. Here's what verses people are most hungry for.

This Wednesday President Donald Trump met with pastors from across the country to discuss the church’s role in helping communities, as well as Christian calls to social justice and reform. Find out how their meeting went when you click play.

This is a sweet story about how God used a 6-year-old girl to win a hard-hearted Muslim man to Jesus Christ. Omar had been taught his whole life that Christians were his enemies. But when this young girl approached him with the gospel, something miraculous happened. Listen to how prayer is answered through a child.

Last week, imprisoned American pastor Andrew Brunson was freed from a Turkish prison and transferred to house arrest, and moves were made to get him freed from even house arrest. His case moved two steps forward and this week moves one step back. Find out why by clicking on the play button.

Nicaragua is on the brink of destruction, as government actions have led some to speculate that fascism is rising in the Central American country. Some missionaries on the ground gave us the inside scoop. Find out more by pressing play.

Earlier this week, we reported on the California wildfires that have raged near Bethel Church’s Redding campus. Since then, the fires have only grown stronger in intensity. Find out more when you listen now.

This is a story about an NFL player who was recently baptized in the Jordan River. In the face of a mounting scandal, Odell Beckham Jr., who plays for the New York Giants, is giving God the credit for his fresh start. Tune in to hear more!

This is a story about the California wildfires. Bethel has asked for urgent intercession as the fires have raged closer and closer to their campus in Redding. Listen to learn more.

The Islamic State carried out one of its deadliest attacks yet on Wednesday, July 25, as the terrorist organization killed over 200 people in southwestern Syria. Find out more when you click play.

This is a story about a beloved devotional author who died suddenly. Wynter Pitts, the mother to the young girl who played Danielle Jordan in War Room, went to be with Jesus Tuesday night. Hear what the body of Christ is saying.

Since his arrest in December 2016, Pastor Andrew Brunson’s release from Turkish prison has been a prayer lifted up by Christians around the world. This month, their prayers have been answered. Find out more by downloading to listen.

This is a story about the intense persecution the church in Egypt faces on a regular basis. Earlier this month, a mob attacked a church in Minya to protest its very existence and all with police approval. Listen to what happened.

A recent prayer summit, organized by best-selling author Joel Rosenberg, brought Christians together from all sorts of ethnic backgrounds, Jewish, Arab and American, in the heart of Israel. Listen to how it went.

Franklin Graham says thousands of people are being reached with the gospel across the state of California. The evangelist recently returned from his Decision America California tour. Find out more by listening now.