'This Is the Lord's Work': Ministries Giving the Formerly Incarcerated a Second Chance

The month of April brings new beginnings, and that includes the nationwide Second Chance effort focused on helping those who have served time behind bars. One prominent Washington church that pursues this effort year-round is finding true success.  

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'Do It, Lord!' House Overwhelmingly Approves Melania-Backed Bill Fighting Revenge Porn

A bipartisan group of representatives in the House overwhelmingly passed an anti-revenge porn bill backed by first lady Melania Trump.

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Faith Leaders Decry Colorado Bill as 'Godless,' Threat to Parental Rights

A bill advancing in Colorado could make it illegal to refer to someone by the wrong pronoun or use their birth name—an idea supporters say protects transgender individuals, but one that faith leaders call "godless" and a threat to religious freedom and parental rights.

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'A Major Spiritual Shift': Why Are More and More Young Men Flocking to Church?

Pastors typically expect Easter Sunday to be their biggest church service of the year and in 2025, many around the country experienced more than the normal "Easter bump" in attendance.  The catalyst appears to be younger men filling the pews and saying yes to Jesus.

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White House Turns Into 'a House of Prayer' as Faith Leaders Mark First 100 Days with Worship Event

President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been marked by sweeping changes and the fulfillment of campaign promises. And as his second term has rolled out, Trump has not minced words when it comes to faith, taking steps to show that this administration will be one that honors the Lord. 

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Deporting Christians? Faith Leaders Sound Alarm on Immigration Crackdown

A new report from World Relief and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary reveals that 80 percent of immigrants vulnerable to deportation identify as Christians, most of them Catholic and Evangelical.

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‘We Don’t Do Prayer’: California Mayor Silences Mother at City Council Meeting

“We don’t do prayer.” Those were the words uttered by a mayor in a southern California city trying to silence Tarin Swain, a mother of six who has spoken out against what she has described as the “social transitioning” of her daughter at the hands of the public school system.

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'We Watched Spiritual Warfare Play Out': Steve Deace Sounds Alarm on Political, Cultural, and Theological Dangers Amid Chaos

Radio host Steve Deace said “there’s no way” he could have scripted out the political events of the past year, noting he believes much of what has unfolded politically and culturally has been steeped in spiritual warfare and chaos.

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Pastor JP Pokluda's Warning About Satan's Biggest, Most 'Dangerous' Trick

Jonathan Pokluda believes there’s a danger to Satan’s attempts to “make himself an allegory or a parody,” expressing his belief that the devil seeks to minimize his existence in order to trick people into apathy.

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Amy Coney Barrett Recuses Herself as Supreme Court to Hear Religious Charter School Case

In Oklahoma, the debate over public schooling and religious freedom is intensifying as efforts to remove barriers separating church and state coincide with a pivotal Supreme Court case. The outcome could set a major precedent for how the Constitution is applied in public education.

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University Pays Nearly $1.6M to Psychiatrist It Fired for Opposing Trans Drugs, Surgeries on Kids

The University of Louisville has agreed to pay nearly $1.6 million in settlement fees to a child psychiatrist who they fired for saying medical professionals should address the underlying root of a child's gender confusion before treating them with harmful drugs, hormones, and irreversible surgeries

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Afghan Christians Could Be Forced to Leave US, Pause in Refugee Program Leaves Thousands in Limbo

Religious groups are standing up for Afghan Christians who could be forced to leave the U.S.  They're calling on the Trump administration to let roughly 300 Christians from Afghanistan stay here.  

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‘I Went to Heaven’: Little Girl Claims She Met Jesus, He Miraculously Healed Her

Annabelle Beam’s story has long captivated audiences, as she fell into a hollowed-out tree in 2011, plummeted 30 feet, and hit her head at the bottom — a situation that could have been deadly.

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Colorado Dad Shares Horror Story as Bill Could Strip Rights from Parents of Gender-Confused Kids

A bill is making its way through the Colorado state legislature that would classify parents as abusive if they don't endorse their child's gender disorders. If passed, it could result in the removal of children from their homes. One father is sharing his own story as a warning about how real the threat already is.

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Bondi Launches Trump's Task Force to Combat Anti-Christian Bias, Aims to End Weaponization of DOJ

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi hosted Cabinet officials Tuesday for the first meeting of the Department of Justice's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force.

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Regent University Getting Serious About Sports to 'Invest in the Next Generation of Leaders'

For nearly 50 years, Regent University, located in Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been committed to training young people to succeed in their professions, ministries, and communities. Now, it seeks to add modern athletic facilities to further enrich their collegiate experience.

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9,000+ Antisemitic Incidents in 2024 as Anti-Jewish Attitudes Surge to 'Alarming' New Heights

Antisemitism has surged in the U.S. and around the world since the Hamas massacre of Israelis on October 7th. A new report shows cases of antisemitism here set new records for the fourth straight year in 2024, including a major spike on college campuses.

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Max Lucado Celebrates ‘Golden Anniversary of God’s Great Grace’ With First Tattoo

Pastor Max Lucado, a beloved Christian author and preacher, revealed on Good Friday he received his first tattoo to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of his conversion to faith.

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'I Have a Miraculous Story to Share': Pastor Freed in Kidnapper Shootout Gives Thanks

American missionary Josh Sullivan is thanking God and the thousands of people who prayed for his safe return after he was kidnapped at gunpoint by masked men during a church service in South Africa earlier this month. 

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'We Are Seeing the Fires of Revival': Churches Flooded on Easter in Widespread Sign of Awakening

The Bible says in John 12:32 that if Jesus is lifted up, all men will be drawn to him. That truth has become more evident in recent years as a move of God has erupted across the country. From powerful outreaches on college campuses to spontaneous baptisms at churches on Sunday mornings, there have been reports of hundreds of people running to the altars and giving everything to Jesus. 

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‘It Just Ignited’: Pastor Says Revival Is Breaking Out in His California Church

A California pastor said he’s personally witnessing revival unfold inside his church as people increasingly cling closer to the Lord — and it apparently all started after the preacher opened up about his struggles during a recent sermon.

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Proof of Demons, Angels Near-Death Experiences? Lee Strobel Reveals All

Renowned Christian author Lee Strobel said Americans’ interest in a “realm beyond that which we can see and touch” drove him to write his latest book — an exploration of the supernatural.

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FSU Shooting Suspect Identified as Stepson of Sheriff's Deputy

Florida State University students turned out in person and online for an impromptu memorial service last night after a shooter killed two and injured six on Thursday, before being captured.

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UniteUS Closes Out 'Incredible' Semester of Outreach With 5,000 Baylor Students Worshipping Jesus

Leaders and organizers of the UniteUS movement say they saw an "incredible end to the best semester" while closing out their year of outreaches at Baylor University this week. 

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Go Inside the White House Easter Prayer Dinner as Trump Declares, 'For Our Sake He Gave Up His Life'

The White House Faith Office hosted a special Easter dinner at the presidential mansion last night. It's just one of several events CBN News has reported on since the administration announced it's honoring the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ throughout Holy Week.

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'Egregious Antisemitism': Trump Blasts 'Terrorist Inspired Sickness' at Harvard, Freezes Funding

President Trump is ramping up the pressure on Harvard University after the Ivy League school has resisted his demands to address antisemitism on campus.

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Heartbreaking Deaths Reported as Predators Destroying Teens Through Online Sextortion Scams

Dozens of parents are sharing heartbreaking stories of losing their children to online dangers. They include John DeMay, whose son took his own life after being targeted in a sextortion scheme on Instagram.

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'Extremist': State Attorneys General Weaponizing Laws to Attack Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

For decades, pro-life pregnancy centers have faced attacks from abortion providers and their political allies including federal, state, and local governments.  Recently, several pro-life lawmakers on Capitol Hill have set out to change that by introducing legislation designed to keep these centers and their employees safe.

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American Pastor Josh Sullivan Kidnapped at Gunpoint, Thousands Rally in Prayer

The search for the American missionary kidnapped at gunpoint during his church service continues in South Africa. 

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Another Deadly Plane Crash: Upstate NY Crash Victims Included 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and Family

A private plane that crashed in upstate New York over the weekend was carrying six members of a close-knit family of physicians and distinguished student-athletes on a trip to the Catskills for a birthday celebration and the Passover holiday.

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Trump Issues Holy Week Declaration on 'the Living Son of God', Plans White House Easter Service

President Trump issued a faith-filled presidential message on Palm Sunday in honor of Holy Week as Christians around the world commemorate the holiest time of the year. And now there are reports that his administration is also planning a unique Easter staff worship ceremony at the White House.

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Bible Reading Surges Among Surprising Portions of the Population: Study

There’s an increase in Bible use and Scripture engagement among younger Americans and men, according to a new study from the American Bible Society.

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Signs of Hope for Christianity in America, New Survey Reveals

There are plenty of surveys swirling about faith — or lack thereof — in America, but there are some encouraging new statistics offering rays of hope.

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US-Russian Ballerina Ksenia Karelina Returns Home to US, Freed in Prisoner Swap with Moscow

A Russian-American woman freed by Moscow arrived back in the United States late Thursday as part of a prisoner swap completed as the two countries aim to repair ties.

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What's Going on with US Air Accidents? Deadly Copter Crash in NYC, Airliner Strikes a Wing in DC

Investigators are trying to find out why a helicopter crashed in New York City on Thursday. All six people on board were killed, including a family of five Spanish tourists.

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FL Files Terrorism, Attempted Murder Charges Against Ryan Routh, Accused in Trump Assassination Plot

Florida's attorney general has filed additional charges against a man accused of plotting to assassinate President Trump in a foiled attempt at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course during the presidential campaign in September 2024.

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Entire Kentucky Church Survives as Tornado Destroys Building: 'God Is so Good to Us'

A series of storms has devastated several states with tornadoes, heavy rain, and flooding. In the aftermath, members of a Kentucky church are thanking God no one was hurt when a powerful twister destroyed their main sanctuary at a time when the building would have been full of people. 

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Stock Market Rebounds, Recession Prediction Withdrawn After Trump Presses Pause on Tariffs

Analysts will be watching the stock market today after Wednesday's major rebound following President Trump's announcement of a pause on reciprocal tariffs. 

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'Hundreds Accepting Jesus Christ': UniteUS Collegiate Revival Arrives at SMU

Another signal fire of revival was ignited on an American college campus last night, this time at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

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Researcher Teases Shocking Bible, Faith Findings That Will Surprise Americans

A researcher who specializes in assessing Christianity in America said he recently “woke up” to the positive changes happening surrounding faith in America when he observed shocking spikes in Bible sales.

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Consumers Start Stockpiling as New Round of Trump Tariffs Takes Effect and China Retaliates

Markets, consumers, and politicians are bracing for the fallout as the second round of President Trump's tariffs goes into effect today.

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Your Car Is Spying on You. Automobiles Have Become a 'Privacy Nightmare'

Modern automobiles are technological marvels offering many options for car buyers. Privacy is not one of them. New cars have become spies on wheels. 

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Maine Becomes Flashpoint in Debate Over Transgender Athletes in Women's Sports: 'It's Basic Biology'

A state that's known for its rugged coastlines and quiet towns is finding itself at the center of a heated national debate over transgender athletes in women's sports. The controversy has ignited fierce discussions about fairness and equality which are now playing out across Maine.

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Planned Parenthood Given the Boot After Handing Sexually Graphic Coloring Book to Kids at Museum

Planned Parenthood has been kicked out of future events at the Kentucky Science Center (KSC) after handing out sexually graphic coloring books to elementary school children at a recent museum event.

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2 Small Boys Among the 19 Dead From Torrential Rain and 90+ Tornadoes

Rivers rose and flooding worsened across the U.S. South and Midwest over the weekend as heavy rain and tornadoes killed at least 19 people.   

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Baylor University's FM72 Brings Students Together to Seek God for Revival: 'Things Happen When We Pray'

There's no doubt that a spiritual movement is taking place across college campuses. In almost every region of the country, young people are having their lives impacted by the love of Jesus Christ. This week, thousands of students at Baylor University gathered for 72 hours of continuous prayer to ask God for revival on their campus in Waco, Texas.

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Thousands March for Life in Richmond as Abortion Amendment to VA Constitution Still Looms

Thousands of pro-life supporters gathered in Richmond, Virginia this week to defend the lives of preborn children during the 7th annual Virginia March for Life. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was at the front of the march.  

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'Build It and They'll Come': Michael W. Smith's Rocketown Ministry Changing Young Lives for 30 Years

Nashville is known as Music City; it's also home to one of the country's most unique inner-city ministries. Rocketown has been helping kids stay off the streets and find Jesus for three decades.  And you might be surprised who started it.  

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Father Immediately Forgives Student Who Stabbed His Son to Death at High School Track Meet

The father of a 17-year-old high school student who was stabbed to death during an argument over a seat at a track meet says he is choosing to forgive his son's attacker. 

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Major Development in Attempted Assassination of Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh

A California man who stands accused of attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh plans to enter a guilty plea, according to a court filing submitted by his attorneys on Wednesday. 

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Violent Storms Cut Through the South and Midwest, Spawning Tornadoes and Killing 3

Violent storms and tornadoes tore through cities from Oklahoma to Indiana during what could be a record-setting period of deadly weather and flooding, destroying homes and sending debris nearly 5 miles (8 kilometers) into the air in one location.

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US Terror Victims Fight at Supreme Court to Sue Palestinian Sponsors of Terrorism

Victims of terrorism are fighting for the right to sue Palestinian organizations in U.S. courts. Plaintiffs include a 7-year-old boy who suffered shrapnel wounds to his brain from a suicide bombing and the parents of four students who died in a bomb blast at a university cafeteria.

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'In God We Trust': The Mission of President Trump's White House Faith Office

When President Trump launched the White House Faith Office, he fulfilled a promise on the campaign trail.  Some see the move as the president seeking to make America prayerful again. In choosing its leaders, he called on two people, Paula White-Cain and Jenny Korn, whom he has known for many years. 

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Rescued NASA Astronaut 'Butch' Wilmore Shares Test of Faith: 'Vital to My Existence'

For NASA Astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore, it was a homecoming nine months in the making. Wilmore, a devout Christian, leaned on his faith throughout the extended mission. He described his spiritual connection as "vital to existence."

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