Episodes
Jan. 4, 2020
United Methodist Church Proposes Plan to Break Up Over LGBTQ Issues
The United Methodist Church has debated for years whether to permit or ban the ordination and marriage of Christians who say they are of the LGBTQ community. On the third day of 2020, church leaders announced a radical new pr...
Jan. 3, 2020
Leadership Panel Disqualifies Todd Bentley From Ministry
After a leadership board investigated accusations against revivalist Todd Bentley involving sexual misconduct, they declared him disqualified from ministry. Bentley, though, doesn’t seem to agree. Learn more in this episode w...
Jan. 3, 2020
Deacon Stops Mass Shooting at Texas Church
A church shooting in Texas tragically claimed the lives of two churchgoers late last month. But the death toll could have been much worse if not for an unlikely hero. Find out more from host Taylor Berglund in this episode.
Jan. 2, 2020
Wife of Acclaimed Pastor Tony Evans Dies
Author, singer and businesswoman Lois Evans died recently. Her husband, Dr. Tony Evans, posted a touching tribute to his godly wife. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares more about Lois' life in this episode.
Jan. 2, 2020
Mental Health With Sissy Goff: Professional Advice for Parents of Teens with Anxiety
Licensed mental health counselor Sissy Goff read a variety of books before writing her own book about anxiety, "Raising Worry-Free Girls." With anxiety being the No. 1 mental health battle among all ages, Goff offers practica...
Dec. 31, 2019
Mental Health With Sarah Walton: How God Gave Her Strength to Endure Depression and Lyme Disease
Sarah Walton, author of "Hope When it Hurts," has a passion for encouraging others going through hard times using God's Word and the hope of Jesus. She shares her personal trials with Lyme disease and the effect it's had on h...
Dec. 30, 2019
Mental Health With Courtney Schmidt: Serving God Joyfully Even With OCD
Courtney Schmidt has a beautiful story of how God has helped her through her journey with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The support of her family, Christian counseling and medication all were instrumental in her Schmid...
Dec. 30, 2019
Bethel Plans Memorial Service After Seeking Resurrection Miracle
After a week of praying for a resurrection miracle for Olive Alayne Heiligenthal, Bethel Church is planning the 2-year-old girl’s memorial service. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares why the church doesn't regret praying...
Dec. 30, 2019
President Trump Signs New Law Cutting Taxes for Churches
President Donald Trump has signed a new law in December that will cut taxes for churches and other nonprofits in the U.S.. Learn why churches are thrilled about this new legislation from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode...
Dec. 30, 2019
Christian Leaders Call 1 Million Youth to Fast, Pray for 2020
Prominent Christian leaders are calling 1 million young people to fast and pray for 2020 and the coming decade. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo explains why these leaders think the spiritual involvement is critical at this t...
Dec. 27, 2019
Mental Health With Kristen Clark: How Intimacy with God Can Help You Overcome Anxiety
Kristen Clark, author and popular YouTuber for GirlDefined Ministries, shares her struggles with infertility and how her faith is helping her overcome anxiety. She also touches on burnout, a common issue in this time when the...
Dec. 26, 2019
John Gray’s Relentless Church to Move in 2020
Pastor John Gray recently announced that Relentless Church will be moving to a new location in 2020—and legal documents reveal a strained relationship between the church and the owners of the building it currently occupies. F...
Dec. 26, 2019
Bethel Leaders Ask for Resurrection Prayer for Dead Daughter
A Bethel Church worship leader and her husband are crying out to God to raise their dead daughter to life. After their calls to prayer made national headlines, Pastor Bill Johnson released a statement explaining why they had ...
Dec. 25, 2019
Evangelical Leaders Write Letter on Impeachment to 'Christianity Today'
More than 170 evangelical leaders signed a letter to Christianity Today President Dr. Timothy Dalrymple. In their response, they say CT’s recent editorial calling for President Donald Trump’s removal does not represent the ma...
Dec. 24, 2019
Christian Magazine Stirs Controversy With Pro-Impeachment Editorial
The editor of "Christianity Today" magazine published a pro-impeachment opinion piece about U.S. President Donald Trump, which immediately stirred controversy among Christians on both sides of the political aisle.
Dec. 24, 2019
Mental Health With Katie Dale: Bipolar Christian Shares Why She Still Clings to Faith
Katie Dale, a blogger at bipolarbrave.com , shares her inspiring story of coming to Jesus, being diagnosed with bipolar type I, going on medication and grappling with tough theological questions. Listen as she tells host Kend...
Dec. 23, 2019
Mental Health With Betty Maxwell: Former Miss America Shares Experience With Mother-in-Law's Suicide
The author of "Miss Unlikely: From Farm Girl to Miss America," Miss America 2016 Betty Maxwell shares the personal story of her mother-in-law's suicide in this episode with host Kendra Semmen. Maxwell is passionate about rai...
Dec. 23, 2019
Megachurch Volunteer Sentenced to 75 Years for Child Abuse
A megachurch volunteer was sentenced this month to 75 years in prison after he was found guilty of molesting multiple young boys at the church. In the last three years, it’s the fourth person at this church to be formally acc...
Dec. 20, 2019
Mental Health: Joe Padilla Shares How Wife's Miraculous Healing From Depression Led to Formation of Grace Alliance
CEO of The Grace Alliance, Joe Padilla shares both his and his wife's journey of depression, research, and therefore the development of their organization to help provide other Christians with the resources they need for "who...
Dec. 20, 2019
Charisma’s Brand-New Audio App Is Now Available!
This is a story about Charisma Media’s brand-new Audio App, offering audio versions of the Charisma print magazine, e-books, weekly news updates and more.
Dec. 19, 2019
Thousands of Christians Killed in Nigeria
This is a story about thousands of Christians who were killed in Nigeria. Fulani tribesmen have slaughtered and terrorized over 1,000 Christians in 2019 alone. Since 2015, the number is 6,000. So why aren’t people outraged? L...
Dec. 19, 2019
Chinese Church Elder Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison
This is a story about a Chinese church elder who was sentenced to four years in prison. The same church’s pastor is expected to get a harsh sentence come Christmastime. Listen to learn how to pray.
Dec. 19, 2019
Tornadoes Kill 4, Destroy Church
Four people died when a swarm of tornadoes ripped through the Southeast on Tuesday, Dec. 17. The storms also injured at least a dozen others. Hear how you can be praying in the wake of the storms’ extensive damage.
Dec. 18, 2019
James MacDonald Sues Radio Host
Earlier this year, megachurch pastor James MacDonald was fired by his church after a radio show host aired clips of MacDonald making inappropriate comments about fellow Christian leaders and reporters. Now MacDonald is suing ...