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Podcaster Defies Legal Threat from Prominent Christian Camp Shawn Ryan, a top-ranked podcaster and former Navy SEAL, is refusing to back down after receiving a legal threat from Kanakuk Ministries. The ministry, which operates one of the nation’s largest Christian summer camps, sent a demand letter accusing Ryan of defamation and demanding an apology. The
Howerton Accuses McLaughlin of Undermining Christian Faith On his Live Free podcast, Lakepointe Church pastor Josh Howerton harshly criticized YouTuber Rhett McLaughlin, accusing him of “gaslighting Christians” and promoting unbelief. According to Howerton, McLaughlin represents a growing threat: a deconverted ex-Christian who now works to pull others away from faith. He labels McLaughlin a “wolf”
Schott Touts Forgiveness and Restoration After Jail Visit Mercy Culture Pastor Landon Schott visited convicted child molester Robert Morris in an Oklahoma jail this week, drawing praise and criticism. Morris, the 64-year-old founder of Gateway Church, pleaded guilty last October to molesting Cindy Clemishire when she was 12. After their meeting, Schott claimed God told
Churches Mobilize to Meet Community Needs Black churches in Minneapolis are stepping into a growing leadership role as tensions mount between residents, protesters, and federal agents. In the wake of Renee Good’s shooting by law enforcement, Rev. Stacey Smith of the African Methodist Episcopal Church said Black clergy are addressing deep community needs. With increasing
Religious Resistance Grows Against ICE Operations Hundreds of clergy from across the U.S. gathered in Minneapolis on January 22 to protest ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions under Operation Metro Surge. The event, part of a larger faith-based effort to resist President Trump’s deportation policies, brought around 200 religious leaders into immigrant-heavy neighborhoods. Singing
A Year After Controversial Sermon, Bishop Budde Stands Firm One year after her widely criticized sermon directed at President Trump, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde returned to the national spotlight, this time speaking from a Minneapolis church during protests against the administration’s mass deportation campaign. Her original plea for “mercy” toward immigrants was condemned by Trump
Presbyterian Church Honors Good’s Sacrifice The Presbyterian Church (USA) has publicly honored Renee Good, a Minnesota woman fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent, as a martyr of faith and justice. Good, a lifelong Presbyterian, was killed less than a week ago during a confrontation with ICE officers in Minneapolis. The denomination’s
Retiree Benefit Cut Sparks Controversy The North American Mission Board (NAMB), one of the wealthiest entities in the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has ended life insurance coverage promised to its forced retirees. The board cited financial pressure and framed the decision as “responsible stewardship.” However, critics argue that the $1 million annual savings are insignificant
A Baptist church in Frankfort, Kentucky, has declined a $200,000 federal grant, citing concerns over restrictive conditions tied to immigration enforcement and diversity policies. First Baptist Church on St. Clair, which suffered $1.2 million in flood damage in April, refused the FEMA funds due to stipulations it felt conflicted with its mission of inclusion and
The fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen and mother of three, has intensified debate over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. Good was killed by ICE agent Jonathan Ross on January 7 during “Operation Metro Surge” in Minneapolis. She was shot three times while driving away from the enforcement scene, raising questions
Court Rules in Favor of Mary Jones After Lengthy Legal Battle A Washington state appeals court has dismissed disgraced pastor Micahn Carter’s defamation lawsuit against his former church secretary, Mary Jones. In a unanimous decision on December 30, the court ruled that Jones’ 2021 blog post about a “nonconsensual and horribly traumatic event” did not
Audio Content Returns After Five-Year Hiatus More than five years after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against apologist Ravi Zacharias, over 160 of his recorded talks and lectures are being sold online. The newly launched Ravi Zacharias Library, run by family members, offers audio recordings priced between $3.50 and $10. The relaunch has sparked sharp criticism
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