Episodes
July 22, 2020
Country Music Star and Christian Charlie Daniels Dies
One of Country music's best fiddlers, Charlie Daniels, died in July at age 83. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member was also an American patriot and a Christian. In this episode with new host Nadia Joy Sc…
July 21, 2020
China Orders Poor Christians to Abandon Faith or Lose Aid
The persecutions of Christians in China continues. Now the Chinese government is telling poor Christians that they have to renounce their faith or lose their welfare benefits. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find o…
July 20, 2020
Family Matters: A Chat With Marty Machowski
Could your family use a little TLC? Or is it time to visit the emergency room? Pastor Marty Machowski shares stories and tips from his brand-new workbook, "Parenting First Aid." Listen for powerful, gospel-centered help for …
July 17, 2020
The Global Church in Colombia With Andrew Corson
Taylor Berglund concludes his final miniseries on the "Charisma News" podcast with an interview with Pastor Andrew Corson, who founded and pastors El Lugar de Su Presencia in Bogota, Colombia. Pastor Corson came personally r…
July 16, 2020
The Global Church in Singapore With Yang Tuck Yoong
Following his conversation with Rev. Dominic Yeo, host Taylor Berglund decides to go even deeper into Singaporean ministry with Pastor Yang Tuck Yoong, founder and senior pastor of Cornerstone Community Church. They discuss …
July 15, 2020
The Global Church in Singapore with Dominic Yeo
Rev. Dominic Yeo serves as senior pastor of Trinity Christian Centre, general superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Singapore and secretary of the Assemblies of God Worldwide. But he took some time out of his busy sched…
July 15, 2020
AG Pastor Shares Prophetic Dreams, Goes Viral
Assemblies of God Pastor Dana Coverstone drew attention recently when he shared on video his prophetic dreams, which don't turn out well for America. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.
July 14, 2020
The Global Church in Uganda with Medad Birungi
Rev. Dr. Medad Birungi, president and founder of World Shine Ministries, explains to host Taylor Berglund what it’s like to serve God in Uganda. He shares how he’s seen the Holy Spirit at work in the hearts of Ugandans, as w…
July 14, 2020
1 in 3 Christians Stopped Attending Church During Pandemic
Barna Group research reveals that one-third of Christians in the U.S. gave up church during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, host John Matarazzo shares the findings of this study and how church attendance differs b…
July 14, 2020
International Evangelist Morris Cerullo Dies at 88
Christian leaders around the world mourned after hearing of the recent death of international evangelist Morris Cerullo. Listen as host Taylor Berglund reflects on Cerullo's life and leadership.
July 13, 2020
The Global Church in Russia With Natasha Shedrivaya
What’s it like to be a Christian in Russia? To find out, host Taylor Berglund talks to Natasha Shedrivaya, the leader of Village Gospel Harvest and president of Calvary Fellowship of Churches in Russia. Shedrivaya explains G…
July 13, 2020
5 Ways to Conquer Cancel Culture
Host John Matarazzo reports in this episode on what has become known as "cancel culture." Learn how social media plays a role and spurs mob protests online and in real life.
July 13, 2020
US Supreme Court Rules for Religious Schools
On July 8, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on behalf of religious schools to exempt them from certain federal employment discrimination laws. Host Taylor Berglund reports on this ruling in this episode.
July 10, 2020
The Global Church in Iceland with Helgi Gudnason
Host Taylor Berglund kicks off the Global Church miniseries with Helgi Gudnason, pastor of Filadelfia Church, the largest Pentecost church in Iceland. Gudnason shares his own testimony, the unique cultural background on Icel…
July 10, 2020
Kanye Announces Presidential Bid
On America's Independence Day, rapper Kanye West declared through social media that he is running for president of the United States. Is his declaration a publicity stunt? Find out more in this episode with host John Mataraz…
July 9, 2020
Supreme Court Sides With Trump on Opting Out of Obamacare Over Birth Control
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled on the Little Sisters of the Poor case on birth control and the Affordable Care Act. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo how this ruling affects organizations and companies who …
July 8, 2020
Family Matters: A Chat With Sally Clarkson
Almost every parent would love to have a formula guaranteed to take children into adulthood in a God-honoring way. Author and mentor Sally Clarkson doesn't offer that. Instead, she presents a way of seeing the world that wil…
July 8, 2020
Jim Gaffigan Stars in Jesus Movement Movie
Comedian Jim Gaffigan and Joel Courtney will star as Chuck Smith and Greg Laurie, respectively, in a new Hollywood movie about the Jesus Movement of the 1970s. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.
July 8, 2020
Colorado AG Threatens Andrew Wommack Conference
The Colorado state attorney general is trying to shut down Andrew Wommack’s Bible conference in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode with host John Matarazzo, find out what steps Charis Bible College took to pr…
July 7, 2020
Survey Finds Most White Evangelicals Support President Trump
A Pew Research Center poll recently found that a large majority of white evangelicals would vote for President Donald Trump over former Vice President Joe Biden if the election were held today. Find out more about this surve…
July 7, 2020
Kanye West Announces Next Christian Album
Last fall, rapper Kanye West announced he was becoming a Christian artist and releasing a worship album titled Jesus Is King . Now he’s back with his first new music since that album.Find out more in this episode with host T…
July 7, 2020
Pastor's Death Ruled a Suicide
Megachurch Pastor Darrin Patrick’s death has been officially ruled a suicide. The Seacoast Church teaching pastor died May 7, 2020. Find out what led this pastor to take his own life in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
July 6, 2020
Nigerian Christians Face Potential Genocide
A report from the United Kingdom warns of a potential genocide of Christians in Nigeria. More than 1,000 Christians were killed in 2019 alone. Find out more about this study and the plight of Nigerian Christians in this epis…
July 6, 2020
Family Matters: A Chat With Patrick Schwenk
Pastor Patrick Schwenk shares with host Marti Pieper about his family's times of trial and how the Lord used those times to draw them closer to one another and to Himself. We all feel like, as his book title says, we're "In …