Episodes
April 14, 2020
Churches Sue California Governor for COVID-19 Restrictions
Three churches are suing California Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials for their COVID-19 laws that have clamped donw on religious services. The pastors of these churches say the regulations are restricting their Firs…
April 14, 2020
Kentucky Church Fights for Right to Assemble
As the world fights the coronavirus pandemic, some U.S. churches find themselves fighting for the right to peacably assemble. In Louisville, Kentucky, one congregation decided to meet together but stay in their cars, but the…
April 14, 2020
Brazil Honors Doctors on Easter Sunday
This Easter Sunday was an unusual one for many people, with millions staying indoors to avoid infection and health care workers rushing to provide aid for many afflicted with COVID-19. But Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, found a way…
April 13, 2020
Easter Storms Kill at Least 20 in US South
Strong storms swept through the southern United States on Easter Sunday. At least 20 people were killed as multiple tornadoes touched down. Learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.
April 13, 2020
Pastors, President Trump Commemorate Easter Weekend
On Good Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and a couple of pastors paused to commemorate the significance of Easter weekend. This comes during a time of rising death counts due to the global pandemic. Find out more in this …
April 10, 2020
Hope for Your Marriage: A Conversation With Rob Flood
Who has the worst fight of their marriage while still on their honeymoon? Pastor, author and marriage counselor Rob Flood shares in this episode how that happened to him and his wife, Gina, and how God used their struggles t…
April 10, 2020
Tyler Perry Pays for Thousands of Seniors’ Groceries
In the midst of a lot of loss and pain, the COVID-19 pandemic has also led to some incredible acts of kindness and charity. This month, a Christian movie mogul paid the grocery bill for thousands of seniors at more than 44 g…
April 10, 2020
Police Serve Summons to Virginia Church for Services
A Virginia church violated the state’s orders not to hold church services during the coronavirus pandemic. Because of that, police have served a summons to the church’s pastor. Find out more from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in th…
April 9, 2020
Sidewalk Counselors Help Save Twins From Abortion
Despite restrictions due to the coronavirus, two sidewalk counselors at a Virginia abortion clinic spoke to the teenage mother of twins while being careful to follow social distancing. The counselors helped the mom make the …
April 8, 2020
Charges of Rape, Trafficking Against Megachurch Leader Dropped
A megachurch leader in Mexico was facing charges of child rape and human trafficking, but now, a court has dropped those charges. Find out what’s happening in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.
April 8, 2020
Pastor Resigns From City Council to Host Church Service
A California pastor says he resigned from his position as a city councilman so he could host communion at an in-person Palm Sunday service. In this episode with host Taylor Berglund, find out why this communion service was s…
April 8, 2020
Women in Ministry With Angie Ward: Why We Should Focus on Partnership Over Power
In this series episode with host Kendra Semmen, author Angie Ward says although the issue of complementarianism vs. egalitarianism isn’t a “first-tier” issue like the doctrine of the gospel, she appreciates both views. Havin…
April 8, 2020
Christian Leaders Check In to Cheer Church for Easter
During Holy Week, a group of many high-profile pastors, teachers, authors and artists are teaming up for a 10-hour live stream to encourage the church. Find out more about this special event in this episode with host Taylor …
April 7, 2020
Nurses Pray on Hospital Roof for COVID-19 Patients
Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares a touching story about a group of nurses who went to the roof of their hospital to pray for COVID-19 patients. One nurse opens up about the powerful experience. Listen to this episode for a good…
April 6, 2020
Hope for Your Marriage: A Conversation With Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth
Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share the truths behind their new book, "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story." In this interview with host Marti Pieper, learn how God brought this widower and never-married Bible teacher …
April 6, 2020
Kentucky Churches Defy Virus Orders and Hold in-Person Services
Some churches in Kentucky defied their state’s coronavirus order and held in-person services on Palm Sunday. Find out why in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.
April 6, 2020
Assemblies of God Superintendent Issues Easter Call to Prayer
For many churches, this year's Easter Sunday will be unorthodox, with services streaming online and buildings sitting empty due to the coronavirus pandemic—on what is historically one of the busiest weeks of church attendanc…
April 4, 2020
County Exempts Churches From Stay-at-Home Order After Florida Pastor's Arrest
Host Jenny Rose Spaudo gives an update to the story about Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne’s arrest. After the megachurch pastor was arrested for holding church services during a coronavirus stay-at-home order, the county decided…
April 3, 2020
Max Lucado Talks Hope, Grief and Coronavirus
Host Taylor Berglund talks to bestselling author and pastor Max Lucado about how reactions to the coronavirus are a form of grieving, the hope that exists for followers of Jesus, and the resources available to help people th…
April 3, 2020
How COVID-19 Is Affecting US Churches With David Kinnaman
How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting churches across the United States? Barna Group recently did a survey to reveal the answer to that question. While some of the results were negative, others were surprisingly positive…
April 3, 2020
Churches Help Each Other Survive COVID-19
The economic impact of the coronavirus has been felt by many businesses and organizations—including small churches that may have already been fighting to keep the lights on. But a new initiative may give them help when they …
April 2, 2020
VP Mike Pence Urges Americans Not to Attend Large Church Services
Vice President Mike Pence is urging Americans to avoid any church services that have more than 10 people. He says that if all Americans can follow these guidelines, the Coronavirus may end sooner than is expected. Learn more…
April 2, 2020
Arrested Pastor Closes Church, Addresses ‘False Statements’
Florida pastor Rodney Howard-Browne was arrested briefly this week for refusing to close his church during the Coronavirus pandemic. Now he’s announcing that he will, in fact, close the church temporarily—and is trying to se…
April 2, 2020
43 Get Sick After Pentecostal Church Revival
The state of Illinois has more than 5,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of the time of recording, leading Governor J.B. Pritzker to extend stay-at-home orders through April 30. But two days before the order was initially ma…