Episodes
June 12, 2020
What's the Third Option? With Miles McPherson
America is a deeply divided country right now. Many believe you either have to be on the side of protesters or on the side of police. You have to support the left or the right. You have to support justice and equality or law…
June 12, 2020
Evangelical Leaders Support Black Lives Matter
Protests against police brutality and in support of racial justice have spread into city streets across the U.S. Many Christian leaders are taking part. Find out which leaders are participating and why in this episode with h…
June 11, 2020
Illinois Governor Marches But Won't Open Churches
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker participated in a March for Justice and defied his own orders, yet he will not allow churches in the state to open for services. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 10, 2020
Marvel Superhero Teams With Bible App
Letitia Wright, who played Shuri in the Black Panther and The Avengers movies, is working with the YouVersion Bible app to inspire people in their walk with Christ. Find out more about the Marvel actress and her Bible readin…
June 9, 2020
Pastor Timothy Keller Asks for Prayer After Cancer Diagnosis
Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, announced recently that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Taylor Berglund shares in this episode specific ways to pray for this pa…
June 9, 2020
Tiananmen Student Leader Advises America’s Youth
One of the protest leaders from the Tiananmen Square massacre in China more than 30 years ago has an inspiring message for today’s young people protesting in America. Hear what he has to say in this episode with host John Ma…
June 8, 2020
Jordan Threatens Israel Over West Bank
The Jordanian government is threatening to sever ties with Israel because of Israel's plans to annex areas on the West Bank. Find out more about this conflict in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 5, 2020
Police Use Tear Gas on Pentecostal Prayer Gathering
Clashes between police officers and protesters made headlines last week, as protests for racial justice spread to almost every major American city. On Pentecost Sunday, a church group that had come to pray for their city got…
June 5, 2020
Singer Amy Grant Has Successful Heart Surgery
Grammy-winning contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant is recovering from open-heart surgery performed in early June. Find out about the condition she's had since birth in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 4, 2020
Christian Rock Singer Renounces Faith in God
Christian rock singer Jon Steingard from the band Hawk Nelson recently renounced his faith in God. Steingard says doubts have been nagging him for some time. In this episode, host Taylor Berglund shares how Christian musicia…
June 4, 2020
Pat Robertson Rebukes President Trump's Threats
CBN's Pat Robertson called out President Donald Trump for his threat to call in the military to suppress riots in U.S. cities after the tragic death of George Floyd. Host John Matarazzo reports on Robertson's comments in thi…
June 3, 2020
Louie Giglio Encourages Church to Peacefully Protest
On Pentecost Sunday, protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and the issue of police brutality against African-Americans spread to cities across the U.S. One pastor took the next step of encouraging members of his mega…
June 3, 2020
Joel Osteen Marches With Black Lives Matter Protesters
Joel Osteen, pastor of one of the largest churches in the United States, generally stays out of the political realm. But recently, Osteen joined protesters from his community and from the Black Lives Matter movement to march…
June 3, 2020
Report: Israel, Saudis Negotiate Control of Temple Mount
Israel and Saudi Arabia are reportedly in secret negotiations that could affect the Temple Mount. Learn more about this holy site in Jerusalem in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 2, 2020
Pastors Respond to Protests on Pentecost Sunday
This last weekend, the celebration of Pentecost Sunday—the day the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples in Jerusalem's upper room—coincided with a series of protests for racial justice across the U.S. Find out how pastor…
June 2, 2020
Alveda King Shares Message to America After Riots
Alveda King, niece of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has a message for America in these troubled times. In this episode, host John Matarazzo shares her concerns for the nation and her thoughts about how MLK'…
June 1, 2020
How to Pray for Minneapolis With Ryan Williams
Host Taylor Berglund speaks to Ryan Williams, a pastor and worship leader with River Valley Worship, about the protests taking place in Minneapolis. How can Christians pray for and support the community? What should believer…
June 1, 2020
Illinois Removes Restrictions on Churches Just in Time
Chicago churches threatened by city and state officials during the coronavirus pandemic won big in court, thanks to Liberty Counsel. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
May 29, 2020
Empowered21 Hosts Virtual Celebration for Pentecost
The Spirit-filled conference Empowered21 will host a virtual, worldwide celebration of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday. Listen to this story as reporter Taylor Berglund shares the details on where it will be broadcast fr…
May 29, 2020
Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher Say I Am Second
"American Idol" winner and a hockey star open up about their journey of faith and their marriage. Hear about this fun and insightful video in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
May 28, 2020
Prominent Christian Leaders Gather Online for Pentecost
An online Pentecost event is drawing prominent Christian leaders who are hoping to see a move of God. Hear more about Rabbi Jonathan Bernis and his Night of Promise event from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.
May 28, 2020
Pastor Promises to Pray for Church Arsonist
After a Pentecostal church in Mississippi was destroyed by arson, the pastor of the congregation wrote an open letter and vowed to pray for the arsonist. Find out how this case is related to the coronavirus pandemic in this …
May 28, 2020
Ravi Zacharias Buried in Casket Built by Inmates
The evangelical community grieved the death of Ravi Zacharias, one of the world’s finest apologists, earlier this month. But during his burial, Zacharias shared one thing in common with the late evangelist Billy Graham. Find…
May 27, 2020
Chicago Threatens to Bulldoze Church Over In-Person Services
Officials in Chicago have threatened to physically destroy a church building in light of its decision to hold in-person services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Liberty Counsel. Hear more of the story from host…