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Atheists ‘Insist’ Georgia Police ‘Immediately Remove’ Large Cross Outside Headquarters, Claim Complainant Fears for His or Her Safety
An atheist activist group is 'insisting' a Georgia police department 'immediately remove' a large cross located outside its office. → Read More
Atheists Demand Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Retract ‘Fallacious Smear of Nonreligious’
Atheist activists are accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) of a 'fallacious smear of nonreligious' residents and are imploring him to apologize to nontheists. → Read More
Billy Hallowell: Trump deserves compassion — not death wishes — after being stricken with coronavirus
President Trump’s hospitalization Friday night with COVID-19 has prompted get-well wishes by both Democrats and Republicans — but also hateful messages by some of the president’s opponents on social media expressing wishes for his death. → Read More
Nearly 1,000 people flock to California beach to get baptized Saturday
A California church is making headlines after nearly 1,000 people showed up to be baptized on Saturday at Corona Del Mar State Beach in Newport Beach, California. (Read also: What Is Christian Baptism — and Why Does It Matter?) Gina Gleason, church director at Calvary Chapel Church in Chino Hills, told CBN News that the event, which was a rec → Read More
‘It’s ... graphic’: Abby Johnson unveils preview of 'provocative' RNC abortion speech
Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson offered up a preview of her upcoming Republican National Convention speech during a recent interview with "The Church Boys Podcast," explaining that she's hoping her five-minute address will be stirring, memorable — and convicting. "I felt a lot of pressure to make the most provocative, impassioned, memorable pro- → Read More
'Not the America I’ve known’: Pastor John MacArthur doubles down on COVID-19 defiance in California
Pastor John MacArthur of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, is defying state orders that his church remain shuttered during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic — and the move is sparking intense discussion and debate.The preacher spoke about his decision in a recent episode of the "Edifi With Billy Hallowell" podcast, explaining that Gr → Read More
Evangelist Josh McDowell warns that COVID will make depression, addiction, and pornography worse
Famed evangelist Josh McDowell is worried about the impact COVID-19 is having on an already beleaguered population, warning that the pandemic wiIl likely worsen a variety of social issues, including pornography addiction, loneliness, and depression. "The lockdown ... it feeds into pornography, loneliness, depression and mental health," McDowell r → Read More
Ex-New York City drug lord explains how meeting Christ changed everything for him: 'I was a walking dead man'
Herman Mendoza was once a New York drug lord with the world at his fingertips. With millions of dollars, women and worldly possessions, Mendoza thought he had it all — until his arrests and detainments led him on a path to discovering God and transforming his life. Mendoza, author of the new book, "Shifting Shadows: How a New York Drug Lord Fou → Read More
He was a Muslim who once chanted ‘Death to America!’ Now, he’s working to convert Iranians to Christianity.
Dr. Hormoz Shariat is on a mission to help bring Iranians to the Christian faith — an effort that was birthed from his family's personal pain and suffering.Shariat, founder of Iran Alive Ministries, has spent years creatively spreading the gospel in Iran. Through satellite broadcasts, ministry training, and other innovative means, the evangelist is → Read More
'Totally unscripted': MSNBC host reveals story behind TD Jakes' viral on-air prayer on the liberal cable outlet
MSNBC anchor Craig Melvin recently sent a viral shockwave through the cable news and internet realms when he randomly asked the Bishop T.D. Jakes to pray on live TV. In an interview with "The Pure Flix Podcast," Melvin revealed that the incredibly viral moment was "totally unscripted" and that he hadn't told producers beforehand. "We got to t → Read More
Billy Hallowell: As coronavirus closes churches on Easter, listen to words of Jesus
Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the world is in a truly precarious place as Christians around the globe celebrate and remember Jesus’ death and resurrection. → Read More
'My heart is with kids': US Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks out on faith, schools
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who is a key player in the nation's ongoing discussion about school choice and academic reform, is a devout Christian with a lifetime commitment to her faith. And in a recent interview with "The Pure Flix Podcast," DeVos dove deep into her biblical roots, her passion for education and her perspective on → Read More
Christians are being captured and killed across the globe: 'World Watch List' takes you inside the crisis
Millions of Christians across the globe live in perpetual fear that they will be punished, harmed — or even killed — for merely practicing their faith.Worldwide persecution continues to be at a fevered pitch, with varying degrees of affliction for those who openly embrace the Bible.(Listen: Candace Cameron Bure and more — Check out the best of "Th → Read More
Woman who survived an abortion meant to take her life reveals the moment she found out she had been a twin
Abortion is one of the most contested and debated topics in America, but there's a facet of the discussion that doesn't often get a great deal of attention: abortion survival.The media tend not to feature abortion survivors like Claire Culwell, a woman whose story has in recent years captivated the pro-life world. (Watch: See 8 Powerful Pro-Life Mo → Read More
Billy Graham's daughter shares how she finds 'triumph in ... the darkest places'
Anne Graham Lotz has faced a difficult journey over the past few years. After losing her husband in 2015 and then her father — the famed evangelist Billy Graham — in 2018, she was diagnosed with breast cancer.It was a harrowing journey filled with painful treatments that left Lotz, author of the new book, "Jesus In Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit → Read More
Iowa county bans Nativity; angry citizens blast it as an attack on their faith
Traditional Nativity scenes featuring statues of Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus, shepherds, wisemen and animals always emerge this time of year in celebration of the Christmas holiday. These displays offer many people hope, and they help commemorate Christ's birth.(Read also: 'Glory to God!': Max Lucado's 4 Essential Christmas Lessons for Us All)But ever → Read More
ABC News reporter is on a mission to show 'who God is'
When ABC News reporter Linsey Davis became a mother she recognized the importance of spreading one of life's most important lessons: Humans have more in common than we realize."The idea here is that, yes, we are all different colors, different features, different personalities, and different backgrounds but God gave us this special gift," she said → Read More
Joe Biden's viral 'fat' comment exposes our culture's toxic belief that brashness equals strength
Our culture continues to embrace a toxic belief that is infesting our politics, media, and most disturbingly, our hearts and minds: the notion that brashness, bullying, and a “go get 'em" approach to life, business, and politics is equivalent to strength, courage, and success.This lie continues to be perpetuated by our leaders, the very people we'v → Read More
'Duck Dynasty' stars Missy and Jase Robertson explain how their faith caused radical change in their lives
"Duck Dynasty" stars Missy and Jase Robertson recently delivered a powerful lesson about faith and their belief in the power of God to change people's lives, with the reality TV stars candidly sharing their biblical worldview — and their inspiring mission to help others. → Read More
‘God is at work’: Kanye West's pastor offers an inside look at the rapper's newfound faith
Adam Tyson, the pastor who is invigorating and inspiring audiences across the U.S. at rapper Kanye West's "Sunday Service" events, has revealed some fascinating details about West's newfound faith. → Read More