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Jim Gaffigan Appears In a New Thriller About Snake Handling Churches

June 14, 2019 20:59 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MB

We’ve got our first look at a new Jim Gaffagin-featuring thriller about a snake handling church. New York City has ended religious exemptions for vaccinations. And the first reviews for Toy Story 4 are in.

China Has Finally Released a Church Leader From Detention

June 13, 2019 20:53 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB

A well-known church leader has been released from Chinese custody. How Finland solved its homelessness problem. And Questlove showed his support for a certain Instagram account at the Shaft premiere.

Jon Stewart Slams Congress for Ignoring 9/11 First Responders

June 12, 2019 20:16 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MB

Jon Stewart slams Congress for ignoring 9/11 first responders. A humanitarian aid worker’s trial in the U.S. comes to a close. Matt Chandler has responded to a New York Times story about how his church mishandled abuse allegations.

New Claims About Martin Luther King Jr. Draw Scrutiny

June 11, 2019 19:18 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MB

New shocking claims about Dr. King’s history draw extra scrutiny from experts. A Christian organization will continue to fund migrant education, even if Trump pulls its funding. And Radiohead’s response to a hacker’s blackmail.

Matt Chandler’s Village Church Accused of Mishandling Abuse Allegations

June 10, 2019 19:32 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MB

A new report accuses Village Church of mishandling an abuse allegation. A man may face up to 20 years in prison for helping immigrants. And Steven Spielberg’s new scary show can only be watched at night.

Netflix’s ‘When They See Us’ Leads to Some Overdue Justice

June 07, 2019 20:45 - 9 minutes - 8.99 MB

'When They See Us’ has led to real, tangible consequences for New York prosecutor Linda Fairstein. Joe Biden's flip-flop on the Hyde Amendment has him under pressure from both sides of the abortion debate. And the internet is up in arms over Jezebel’s list of “bad actors”—which doesn’t seem all that bad.

Did the Netherlands Really Euthanize a Depressed Teenager?

June 06, 2019 21:06 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MB

We sorting fact from fiction in the story of a Dutch teen who was reportedly euthanized, go inside the story of Arizona churches who say they’re being harassed for helping immigrants, and a "Django Unchained" sequel is on the way—and you won’t believe his new sidekick.

Warriors’ Coach Steve Kerr Calls for Gun Law Reform

June 05, 2019 21:07 - 7 minutes - 7.26 MB

Warriors coach Steve Kerr has called for gun law reform. The debate around David Platt’s prayer for President Trump continues. And YouTube is tightening its restrictions against hate speech.

Planned Parenthood President Under Fire for a Misleading Stat

June 04, 2019 21:01 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MB

The president of Planned Parenthood is under fire for a misleading statistic. A new investigation into the SBC uncovers new claims of sexual misconduct. And "Aladdin" star Naomi Scott opens up about her faith.

David Platt Prays Over Donald Trump

June 03, 2019 19:08 - 8 minutes - 7.86 MB

David Platt prayed over Donald Trump when the president made a surprise appearance at his church. New Hampshire became the latest state to abolish the death penalty. And Jay Z has become the first rapper to make a billion dollars.

Kirk Franklin on Kanye West: “No Human Being Will Ever Be Thrown Away By Me”

May 31, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

Kirk Franklin opens up about how his collaboration with Kanye got started. A new study explains how the politicization of of the church may be contributing to dwindling numbers, particularly among younger generations. And some new details on Ava DuVernay’s next project will mix superheroes and religion.

ICE Deports a Lutheran Student Pastor With No Criminal History

May 30, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 10 MB

ICE deports a Lutheran student pastor. Beth Moore says there’s no such thing as a “godly misogynist.” And some good news from Jeopardy host Alex Trebek.

MacKenzie Bezos Will Donate Half of Her Multi-Billion Dollar Fortune

May 29, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.15 MB

MacKenzie Bezos is donating half of her multi-billion dollar fortune to charity, a few Navy pilots say they reported UFO sightings “almost daily” and why movies starring actors of color keep over-performing at the box office.

Yes, The Ark Encounter Museum Is Suing for Rain Damage

May 28, 2019 18:43 - 7 minutes - 8.26 MB

The Ark Encounter Museum has filed a lawsuit over rain damages, the next fetal heartbeat abortion bill might be signed into law by a Democrat and a new CCM supergroup is on the way.

The Internet’s Most Notorious Pick-Up Artist Say He’s Turning From His Ways After Becoming a Christian

May 24, 2019 15:17 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MB

The Internet’s Most Notorious Pick-Up Artist Claims He’s Turning From His Ways After Becoming a Christian, a Church Says It’ll Pay for Cohabitating Couples to Tie the Knot and Ava DuVernay Explains How Netflix’s Business Model Inadvertently Helps Serve Underprivileged Communities.

Texas Passes a “Save Chick-fil-a” Bill In the Name of Religious Freedom

May 23, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 8.65 MB

Texas has passed a “Save Chick-fil-a” bill that’s supposed to protect religious freedom, Bono went on the Today Show to talk about his favorite books, which include books like Narnia and The Message and we’ve finally got some details on Christopher Nolan’s mysterious next project.

One in 10 Young Christians Has Left a Church Over Sexual Abuse

May 22, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11.4 MB

A new study finds that ten percent of young Christians say they’ve left a church because they felt it didn’t take sex abuse seriously enough, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald is being investigated for murder-for-hire allegations and a new movie that premiered at Cannes is being hailed as a “Christian movie classic.”

One in 10 Young Christians Has Left a Church Over Sexual Abuse

May 22, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 11.4 MB

A new study finds that ten percent of young Christians say they’ve left a church because they felt it didn’t take sex abuse seriously enough, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald is being investigated for murder-for-hire allegations and a new movie that premiered at Cannes is being hailed as a “Christian movie classic.”

A Billionaire Is Paying the Morehouse Class of 2019’s Student Loans

May 21, 2019 10:00 - 10 minutes - 12.1 MB

Billionaire tech investor Robert Smith will pay off the entire Morehouse Class of 2019’s student debt, President Trump may issue pardons of accused and convicted war criminals and we’ve got our first look at HBO’s upcoming ‘His Dark Material’ series.

An NYPD Lieutenant Said Eric Garner’s Death Was ‘Not a Big Deal’

May 20, 2019 15:31 - 11 minutes - 12.9 MB

Disconcerting new texts have turned up in the investigation around Eric Garner’s death, the writer of ‘Juno’ says she’d write her movie differently today and do we finally have our next Batman?

Ethan Hawke Will Star In a New Movie About an Iconic Gospel Country Duo

May 17, 2019 13:18 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MB

Ethan Hawke will star in a new movie about an iconic gospel country duo, new research about undocumented immigrants upends some surprising talking points and some rare bad news for Netflix.

Selena Gomez Speaks Out Against Social Media

May 16, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MB

Selena Gomez says social media has been “terrible” for her generation, the Alabama Senate passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law and an upcoming miniseries will explore the story of a pastor who turned to a life of crime.

Lecrae Stopped to Visit Inmates in a Texas Prison During His Tour

May 15, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.12 MB

Lecrae’s made a surprising stop on his spring tour: Texas’ Carol S. Vance Unit prison. Popular Southern Baptist leader Dr. Russell Moore was publicly accused of being part of the “SBC Deep State.” And Chance the Rapper debuted a sneak peek at his "Coloring Book" followup that’ll release later this year.

A Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme Scammed Churches Out of Millions

May 14, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MB

A famous cryptocurrency scheme scams churches out of millions, and pastors might be complicit, Beth Moore stands by her belief that women can preach in the Southern Baptist Convention and the National return with a new album and a short film.

A Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker Biopic Is Finally Happening

May 13, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 8.56 MB

Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain are set to star in a new Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker biopic, Georgia moves ahead on a new “heartbeat” abortion bill and a missions experts are re-thinking evangelistic language.

More States Are Adopting Bible Classes in Public Schools

May 10, 2019 13:42 - 7 minutes - 8.64 MB

An increasing number of states are considering bills that would allow the Bible to be taught in public school, a Philadelphia man was acquitted from a murder charge after 13 years by acting as his own attorney and infamous shock jock Howard Stern opens up about how a cancer scare changed the way he saw the world.

Tolkien Director Defends His Biopic From Family’s Skepticism

May 09, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.89 MB

The director of the new Tolkien biopic is defending his movie from the family’s public skepticism. Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr. Reportedly Sought Michael Cohen’s Help For a Personal Favor and Focus on the Family Clears Up Odyssey’s Politics.

Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Tweet Sparks a Presidential Controversy

May 08, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB

Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr’s tweet sparks questions about presidential term limits. Also, new footage reveals Sandra Bland’s side of the police confrontation that ended up taking her life and Chadwick Boseman’s next role sounds like one you’ll want to keep an eye on.

Georgia Councilman Claims Interracial Marriage Is Unbiblical

May 07, 2019 15:46 - 8 minutes - 7.5 MB

A Georgia Councilman claims that interracial marriage is unbiblical. Chance the Rapper has saved Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets from extinction. And ‘Veronica Mars’ is officially headed back to Hulu.

Remembering Rachel Held Evans

May 06, 2019 15:30 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

Beloved author and speaker Rachel Held Evans was remembered after her tragic death on Saturday. The makers of an upcoming Christian satire respond to Fox News critics and new UN Panel estimates one million species face extinction.

The Alleged Synagogue Shooter’s Ties to Evangelicalism Force Pastoral Soul Searching

May 03, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.68 MB

The alleged gunmen at a synagogue last week has deep ties to evangelicalism and has pastors doing a little soul searching. Also, Pat Robertson has another controversial statement but you might find this one a little off-brand for him. And finally, the Obamas are rolling out the first details about their new production company.

The SBC Is Overhauling Their Annual Convention to Focus on Sex Abuse

May 02, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 7.08 MB

The Southern Baptist Convention is switching up its annual conference to focus on sex abuse, Christian persecution strikes Burkina Faso and Jayden Smith will play young Kanye in a new TV series.

Teen Suicide Spiked After ‘13 Reasons Why’ Premiered

May 01, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.58 MB

A new study says teen suicide saw a sharp rise following 13 Reasons Why, the Presbyterian Church (USA) saw a nosedive in membership last year and Avengers: Endgame breaks just about every record there is.

China Is Becoming a Global Threat to Religious Freedom

April 30, 2019 10:00 - 11 minutes - 11.2 MB

The U.S. has a released a concerning new report about threats to religious freedom around the globe, HBO is making a new film about justice reform advocate Bryan Stevenson and the Pope had some advice for the world’s hairdressers.

Why Do So Many Americans Think Evangelicals Are Being Persecuted?

April 29, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 11.5 MB

A new study finds a surprising number of Americans think Christians face persecution, a new satirical comedy about Christian movies is in the works and a church in Portland has found a creative way to help the local homeless.

Craig Gross of XXX Church Starts a Christian Weed Website

April 26, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.51 MB

A controversial pastor ventures into the world of Christian weed, brutal executions shake Saudi Arabia and a megachurch's Easter gesture changes thousands of lives.

Study: Black Men Serve Longer Sentences Than White Men for the Same Crimes

April 25, 2019 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.94 MB

A new study puts the racial disparity of the justice system into perspective, American Christians are losing interest in evangelism and a kindly dinner invitation has gone viral and changed at least one life.

The Fake Scandal Over Obama’s “Easter Worshippers” Comment

April 24, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.73 MB

Pundits bristle over Obama’s Sri Lanka sentiments, J.R.R. Tolkien’s family says they didn’t approve of the upcoming biopic about his life and an update on Rachel Held Evans’ health scare

Could the Attacks on Sri Lanka Have Been Prevented?

April 23, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MB

Reports suggest there were warnings about Easter morning attacks in Sri Lanka, Rachel Held Evans is in the hospital and Kanye West’s fashion game gets saved ...sort of.

Statues of Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates Will Replace Confederate Statues in the U.S. Capitol

April 22, 2019 13:07 - 8 minutes - 9.29 MB

Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates Statues Are Headed to the U.S. Capitol, Harvest Bible Chapel continues to deal with fallout from its scandal and Stephen Colbert found his way to Sesame Street.

Study Finds People Are Reading the Bible More but Believing It Less

April 19, 2019 10:00 - 8 minutes - 9.93 MB

A new study says Bible reading is actually up though believing what it says is down in America. A co-creator of an Avengers: Endgame character appeals for help. And France will hold a contest to see who designs a new spire for the Notre Dame Cathedral.

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