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Chip and Joanna Gaines Expecting Baby No. 5
This is a sweet story about the reason Chip and Joanna Gaines stepped back from their hit TV series “Fixer Upper.” And it has everything to do with their growing family. Listen now!

Bethel Worship Leader’s Children Hospitalized, Asks for Prayer
This is a story about an urgent call to prayer. Two children of a Bethel worship leader are in the hospital with E Coli, and their parents are calling upon all believers to intercede. Find out more about how you can be praying right.

Man Kills 11 in Coptic Church Strike
The Christmas season was marred for some believers in Egypt. A gunman attacked a Coptic Christian church in Cairo, Egypt last week, killing 11 people. Here more on this story by downloading now.

ICEJ Sponsors Flights for 1,200 Ethiopian Jews This Year
This is a story about 1,200 Ethiopian Jews who can finally call Israel their home--and all thanks to the Christian ministry ICEJ.

New York City Fire Kills 12
New York City just experienced its worst fire tragedy in decades--and now 12 people, including four children, are dead. Listen to what happened, and how you can pray for the families affected.

After Vandals Destroy Nativity Years Ago, Jesus Finally Returns to Center Stage
This is a triumphant story about Jesus returning to center stage! Vandals destroyed a public nativity scene years ago and now--after 11 years of hard work--another nativity has finally been set up. You won't want to miss this story.

Why Christians Made the World Better in 2017
Atheists are fond of saying the world would be a better place without Christianity—but Jeremiah Johnston heartily disagrees. He digs into those claims and explains how—in 2017—Christians made the world better.

Brooke Simpson Wins Third After Performing Worshipful Christmas Carol
This is a story about how the daughter of traveling evangelists took hom third place on "The Voice" after singing a well-loved Christmas carol.

You Won't Believe What Marvel Did for This Pentecostal Megachurch
This is a heartwarming story about a special gift from Marvel ... to a Pentecostal megachurch. You won't want to miss this!

Ferguson Pastor Explains How to Promote Biblical Oneness
Today it seems like everyone is divided on almost every topic from politics to Star Wars. In that climate, how are believers supposed to find oneness? One pastor, who worked firsthand in Ferguson, Missouri during the unrest there, gives some practical advice.

Suicide Bombers Kill 9, Injure Dozens at Church
A church is a sacred space for God’s people to gather. But last Sunday, that sacred space was violated by two suicide bombers who killed 9 and injured dozens more. Listen to this story now.

Why Chick-Fil-A Opened Its Doors on Sunday
Chick-Fil-A has a strong policy of not opening on Sunday in order to observe the Sabbath. But on Sunday, Dec. 17, the restaurant opened its doors for a very special emergency.

GEB and ORU Announce Original Family-Friendly Christmas Special
Oral Roberts University staff and students worked hard to create this original show, which will air on certain stations throughout the country through Christmas Eve.

ACLJ Defends Woman's Right to Post Bible Verse on Her Own Front Door
This is a story about a woman who posted a Bible verse on her front door. She saw it as a harmless decoration, but her landlord viewed it as a potential religious threat. But this woman refused to back down.

Major Pastor and Apologist Dies at 78
This month, a major voice of the modern Christian apologetics movement passed away. Pastor and author R.C. Sproul died on Dec. 14. Learn about the legacy he leaves behind.

Victory From Loss
The Alabama Senate special election has been an especially intense conflict, filled with plenty of bitterness and division. But one surprising loser from the election ended up praising God for the way everything played out.

Five-Word Prayers Bring Pastor’s Kid Close to God
One pastor’s kid wanted to revitalize her prayer life—and as a result, began praying just 5-word prayers. Find out why this unorthodox tactic brought her closer to God.

Megachurch Pastor Steps Down
Sadly, many major pastors are forced to resign after scandal strikes their church. But this story is different. This megachurch pastor may be stepping down, but it's a voluntary decision--and he's taking his church with him.

Ex-Priest Sentenced to Life in Prison for 60-Year-Old Murder
this is a troubling story about an ex-priest that has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering a woman 60 years ago. the woman was a second-grade teacher teacher and a former beauty queen.

AG Church Desperately Needs Christmas Miracle
This is a story about an Assemblies of God church that is in desperate need of a Christmas miracle. Listen now to hear more.

Christian Music Festival Founder Arrested
The founder of the country’s largest Christian music festival has been arrested and indefinitely suspended from ministry after a recent scandal broke out. Find out what happened.

Study Finds Most ‘Evangelicals’ Are Not Actually Evangelical
One in four Americans say that they are evangelical Christians. Yet less than half of them actually strongly believe in core evangelical beliefs, according to LifeWay Research. Find out what this study found by listening now.

President Trump Moves U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem
In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump recently announced plans to move the United States Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Find out why this is such a big deal—and what the foreign policy implications are.

NFL Star Stays on Field to Pray for Opponent After Tough Loss
This is a story about how NFL star Andy Dalton stayed on the field after a game to pray for an injured opponent. Hear more about this heartwarming story right after this break.

Cross Stands Firm as Flames Destroy Surroundings
This is a miraculous story of a raging fire that destroyed almost everything in its path—that is, except a giant wooden cross. Locals are astounded! Tune in to hear more.

Perry Noble Launches Church Month After Divorce Announcement
This is a story about ousted pastor Perry Noble, who just launched a new church over the weekend. This launch comes only a month after he announced his divorce. Tune in to hear more.

Research Discovers Surprising Evangelical Trend
There’s a shift coming in the church. A new study from LifeWay Research found that increasing numbers of young evangelicals are moving away from a widely-accepted belief among past evangelical generations. Find out what that is now.

How This Megachurch Is Impacting a Gang-Infested Community
Being a light for Jesus in a city ridden with violence and crime is no easy thing to do. But this church has a very specific goal.

Israel, Trump Rally Against Anti-Settlements ‘Blacklist’
Israel and the Trump administration are united in trying to fight against the release of a United Nations blacklist, one which could negatively impact the Israeli economy. But the full story behind this list presents a much more complicated story and explains the root disagreement between Israel and the United Nations. Find out more by listening now.

Doctor Shot to Death After Singing ‘Amazing Grace’
This is a sad story about a doctor who was kidnapped and then shot to death right after singing “Amazing Grace.” Hear more of this brave optician’s inspiring story.

Grammy Nominee Shares His Testimony
Earlier this week, the official nominees for the 2018 Grammy Awards were revealed. Christian artists like Casting Crowns, MercyMe, Tauren Wells and Natalie Grant were among those honored. But one nominee, Zach Williams—best known for his song “Chain Breaker”—took the opportunity to open up.

698 Earthquakes Rattle California in Last 30 Days
This is a story about the alarming number of earthquakes that have hit California in the last 30 days—almost 700! Some are saying this is a dangerous sign of the times. Hear more.

What Happened When Jesus Brought an Ex-Muslim a Blanket in Prison
This is a supernatural story about how Jesus brought an ex-Muslim a blanket in prison. What happened next will amaze you. Hear this story now.

Cindy Jacobs’ Zimbabwe Prophecy Comes True
In 1998, Cindy Jacobs gave a prophetic word about Zimbabwe. Now, 19 years later, that prophecy is coming to fruition. Find out more when you hear this story.

Ex-Prostitute Exposes Lies the Sex Industry Perpetuates
Some say selling sex or pornography doesn’t hurt anyone, but this woman says nothing could be further from the truth.

Franklin Graham Issues Urgent Prayer Call for New Case of Religious Discrimination
With a group of prominent Senators joining in the fray, Graham urges believers to pray for Col. Leland Bohannon, who has been persecuted by the United States Air Force for sticking to his Christian values.

Study Measures Billy Graham’s Legacy on America
In 1949, a series of revivals made Billy Graham a household name. He became known as “America’s Pastor.” But a recent study found that one in three Protestant Christians today have never even interacted with Graham’s ministry. Find out more now.

Special Interview: Faith2Action President Janet Porter Speaks on Alabama Election of Roy Moore
Faith2Action President Janet Porter hosted a press conference Thursday afternoon (November 16, 2017) for Alabama Republican Senate candidate Roy Moore. Listen to this breaking interview with Porter on what she believes is going on and her relationship with Roy Moore.

China Cracks Down on Christian Iconography
Though China technically allows Christianity, its expressions are often very limited, and religious persecution still lingers. In one Chinese province, persecution has risen to a whole new level, with Christian iconography being replaced with state and political figures. Learn the whole story when you listen now.

Site of Texas Church Massacre Reopens as Solemn Memorial
This is a story about the church in Texas where a gunman killed 26 and injured 20 others several weeks ago. But now the church is reopening—this time as a solemn memorial. Find out what the community has done to honor the victims of this tragedy.

Nine Christians Executed in Ambush
Imagine driving down the road, coming back from the market, when you and your fellow passengers are ambushed and killed by anti-Christian militants. That was the brutal reality for nine believers in Nigeria this month.

School District Orders Coaches to Stop Bowing Heads in Prayer
Some parents and community residents in the school district in Coweta County, Georgia, are not too thrilled about this new edict.

Carl Lentz Dodges Abortion Question on ‘The View’
As of this year, the Pew Research Center found 76 percent of white evangelical Protestants believe abortion is morally wrong, and just 7 percent find it morally acceptable. So when Hillsong pastor Carl Lentz seemed to give a pro-abortion answer on The View, it outraged many Christians. But there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Listen now to find out more.

Mike Pence Says He Believes in the Power of Prayer
This is a story about how, even in the aftermath of the horrific church shooting in Texas, Mike Pence believes in the power of prayer to heal the nation. Listen to what else the vice president has to say.

Joel Osteen Imposter Crashes Actual Joel Osteen Event
Imagine going to a Joel Osteen event, waiting in line—and then Joel Osteen himself walks right up to you, says God bless you, takes a selfie with you, and moves along. It’s a fantastic story, one that many people had recently—until they found out that the Joel Osteen they met was actually an imposter. Find out all the details after this break.

Eritrea Seizes Control, Secularizes All Schools
bonusWhy are Muslims and Christians banding together to fight a law together? It involves a country known as the “North Korea of Africa.” Find out all the details by listening now.

Pastor Allegedly Trafficked Girls Through Christian-Operated Orphanage
This is a sad story about a pastor who was arrested for trafficking girls through a Christian-run orphanage in India. Find out what happened by listening now.

Shooter Opens Fire in Rural Texas Church
A rural Texas town was home to the fourth-deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history on Sunday. A gunman killed 26 people and wounded another 20 at a small Baptist church. Listen to find out more details.

World Series Game-Changer Says 'Live Your Life the Way God Wants You To'
This is an inspiring story about World Series game-changer Jose Altuve, who is not shamed to say who he is following. In fact, he encourages others to live the way God wants them to.

Former Megachurch Pastor Announces Divorce
Over 2016, Pastor Perry Noble faced a number of personal challenges that ultimately resulted in him having to leave his megachurch behind. Noble’s most recent announcement is yet more unfortunate news.