Christian News

Suicide Rates in Youth: An ‘enormous problem hiding in plain sight’

A new report from the CDC reveals the suicide rate in youth increased by 56 percent between 2007 and 2017. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24.

Karen Swallow Prior to Leave Liberty University After 21 Years

A beloved Liberty University professor, Karen Swallow Prior, is leaving the institution she served for 21 years to join the faculty of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

TobyMac Issues Statement About Son Truett’s Death

Christian rapper TobyMac has issued a statement about his son, Truett Foster McKeehan, and his unexpected death earlier this week. TobyMac described his son as having an "untamable grand personality and dreams to match."

Archbishop Defends Words on Same-Sex Marriage: No One Can ‘Update the Faith’

Glenn Davies, the Anglican Archbishop of the Diocese of Sydney, has come under fire for statements he made about same-sex unions. Many news outlets, however, chose to ignore the context of his speech.

Truett Foster, TobyMac’s Oldest Son, Dead at 21

News is breaking that Christian rapper TobyMac lost his oldest son, Truett Foster McKeehan, earlier this week. #TobyMac #TruettFoster

Barna Research Makes a Case for Millennials Being Misunderstood

Only 32% of the global respondents said they feel someone believes in them and 33%said they feel “deeply cared for by those around me." Barna Research makes a case for young adults 18-35 being “much talked at and often misunderstood.”

John Crist Has a New Comedy Special and It’s Coming to Netflix

It’s finally happened: John Crist will have his own comedy special on Netflix. The Christian comedian announced the news Tuesday on his social media channels, saying, "I can’t wait to hear what you guys think about it."

Churches Extend Practical Grace by Buying Debt

More than 70 faith-based groups have partnered with RIP Medical Debt to wipe out the debts of people in poverty. The organization was founded in 2014 by two businessmen who have a goal of eliminating $1 billion of debt by year’s end.