Episodes
July 2, 2020
US Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Schools
A recent Supreme Court ruling favors private and religious schools. The court decided that states cannot discriminate against them by cutting off public funding. Find out more about this critical decision in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
July 1, 2020
US Secretary of State Given Friend of Zion Award
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was recently presented with a special award for supporting Israel. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
July 1, 2020
Israel Suspends Messianic Channel for Evangelism
The Israeli government has suspended a Hebrew-speaking Messianic TV channel because the government says the channel actively evangelizes Jewish people, which goes against the country’s laws. But the network says that’s not true. Learn more about this conflict in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 30, 2020
Mississippi Retires State Flag With Confederate Symbol
In a historic vote, Mississippi lawmakers have decided to remove the confederate symbol from the state's flag. Listen as host John Matarazzo reports on the significance of this change in a time of racial protests across the country.
June 29, 2020
New Orleans Christians Kneel for Racial Reconciliation
Two pastors in New Orleans, Louisiana—one white, one black—teamed up for a multi-ethnic event Pentecost Sunday. The event allowed for corporate repentance and reconciliation after years of racial injustice. Listen as host Taylor Berglund shares more about this meaningful time.
June 29, 2020
US Supreme Court Saves Abortion Rights in Pro-Life Setback
The U.S. Supreme Court has voted to strike down anti-abortion legislation in Louisiana that would have limited abortion access. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.
June 29, 2020
US Senate Chaplain Prescribes This Prayer for Healing
U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black is giving his prescription for revival amid racial protests. Find out from host John Matarazzo what his spiritual "vaccine" is at a time when America needs healing.
June 26, 2020
Instagram Censors Worship Leader Sean Feucht
Worship leader Sean Feucht says social media is censoring worship, prayer and peaceful protest. Find out about his claim and the proof he has for censorship in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 25, 2020
Liberty Counsel Calls to Dismiss Frivolous Lawsuit Against Church
Liberty Counsel is standing up for a California church that wants to lease a former YMCA building. Why is that a problem? Find out in this episode from host John Matarazzo.
June 25, 2020
500 Churches March for Racial Justice
In Atlanta, thousands of people from about 500 churches recently came together in unity and prayer to seek the Lord for racial injustice. Listen as host John Matarazzo shares more about what happened at this peaceful event and why the day was so special.
June 23, 2020
Strange Ad Declares Trump Last US President
A full-page prophetic ad in the Nashville "Tennessean" newspaper has caused quite the stir. The ad declares Donald Trump is the last U.S. president, but there's much more. Find out what all the ad says and who sponsored it in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 22, 2020
Pentecostal Holiness Superintendent Dies
The leader of a Canadian Pentecostal denomination died this month, prompting a touching eulogy by a fellow leader of the Empowered21 organization. Find out more in this episode from host Taylor Berglund.
June 20, 2020
Kentucky Pastor Prayer Marches Through CHOP
After police vacated an area of Seattle, protesters took over a few blocks of the city, naming the area the Capitol Hill Organized Protest or CHOP. One megachurch pastor from out of state sees CHOP as an opportunity for ministry. Find out more about this pastor in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.
June 19, 2020
TV Host Jim Bakker and Arkansas Attorney General Sue Each Other
A legal battle has ensued between Jim Bakker and the Arkansas attorney general after Pastor Jim hosted a natural health expert. The expert discussed "The Jim Bakker Show" what a particular “Silver Solution” could potentially do to combat various forms of the coronavirus. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.
June 19, 2020
Protesters and Worshippers Clash at George Floyd Memorial
Near the place where George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police last month, charismatic evangelists and worship leaders are seeking God for revival. Some believe this is insensitive, and it's being debated in the Christian community. Listen to find out more about this move in Minneapolis from host Taylor Berglund.
June 19, 2020
Louie Giglio Apologizes for ‘White Blessing’ Comments
During a recent conversation about race and the church, a megachurch pastor suggested that the phrase “white privilege” should be replaced by “white blessing.” But after strong criticism, Pastor Louie Giglio has said he was wrong and has apologized. In this episode with host Taylor Berglund, find out what the pastor said and how he feels about it now.
June 18, 2020
Alveda King Responds to President Trump’s Safe Policing Act
Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., responded to President Trump after he signed “The Safe Policing for Safe Communities Act.” In this episode, find out from host John Matarazzo what Alveda thinks of this new executive order that will impact communities.
June 17, 2020
VeggieTales Creator Calls for America to Care About Racism
Phil Vischer, the co-creator of the popular children's brand VeggieTales, has a message for America. In a special video, Vischer helps Americans "make sense" of the moment we're living in. Find out how you can watch the video from host John Matarazzo in this episode.
June 16, 2020
Empowered21 Global Congress Reaches Over 100,000
Empowered21 is an international event, held online in June this year, that reached more than 100,000 people from 197 nations. Host Taylor Berglund shares in this episode about this phenomenal global gathering.
June 16, 2020
The Voice Winner Announces Live Concert
Fans can't wait to see the Pentecostal pastor who won "The Voice" live in concert, and they'll soon have the opportunity. Find out more from host John Matarazzo in this episode.
June 16, 2020
President Trump Visits Gateway Church to Discuss Race
U.S. President Donald Trump recently took time to visit Pastor Robert Morris and other leaders in the Dallas area to discuss the state of racism and police brutality in America. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.
June 15, 2020
The Chosen Series Takes Off During COVID Shutdown
"The Chosen," a multi-season streaming series on the life of Christ, is seeing great success during the coronavirus shutdown. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo who's behind the production of this series and why it's been so successful.
June 13, 2020
Megachurch Loses Use of Schools Over Pastor's Social Media Activity
The Birmingham Board of Education severed its contracts with Church of the Highlands, leaving two of the church’s campuses without buildings in only a few months. Why? The pastor had liked some conservative posts on social media. Find out more in this episode with Taylor Berglund.
June 12, 2020
Miracles and Baptisms Occur Near Site Where George Floyd Died
Spirit-filled servants of God are seeing baptisms happening in Minneapolis near where George Floyd's brutal death occurred and sparked protests around the globe. Not only that, but miracles are happening too. Find out more about the Holy Spirit's activity in such a volatile city in this episode with John Matarazzo.