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Skillet’s John Cooper Explains Hard Rock Music Isn’t Demonic: ‘I Absolutely Believe Music Belongs to God’

Jesse T. Jackson - October 14, 2022

Pastor Shane Idleman of Westside Christian Fellowship in Leona Valley, California, recently invited Skillet’s John Cooper on his podcast “Idleman Unplugged,” where they discussed if hard rock music is demonic.

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To Actor Mr. T, Preaching God’s Word Is an ‘Awesome Responsibility’

Stephanie Martin - October 14, 2022

Actor, wrestler, and outspoken Christian Mr. T (Laurence Tureaud) had the opportunity to preach at his home congregation, Chicago’s Cosmopolitan Community Church on October 9. Mr. T has preached elsewhere and is open about his Christian faith on Twitter and during media appearances.

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LA Band Called ‘Cancer Christ’ Baptizes Fans in Fake Blood, Destroys Bibles During Concerts

Dale Chamberlain - October 14, 2022

A band named Cancer Christ has been performing concerts in the L.A. area wherein they baptize fans in fake blood, destroy Bibles, and play songs featuring lyrics that combine biblical imagery with violent themes.

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Ezell Issues Statement for He Gets Us Webinar

Brandon Porter - October 14, 2022

NAMB's Kevin Ezell addressed the controversy surrounding the He Gets Us campaign on Thursday (Oct. 13). In a statement, Ezell referred to his involvement in an online forum with Ed Stetzer on Oct. 12 and said, "In my desire to help our churches, I did less diligence than I should have."

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Mexican Church Suspends Priest Who Advised Carrying Guns To Fight Off Drug Cartels

Mark Stevenson - October 14, 2022

Mexico’s Roman Catholic Church has suspended a controversial priest who has advised parishioners to carry guns to fight off drug cartels.

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Vatican Prosecutors Focus On Role of ‘Cardinal’s Lady’ in Financial Trial

Claire Giangrave - October 14, 2022

Witnesses for the prosecution highlighted Cardinal Angelo Becciu’s relationship with Cecilia Marogna.

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Faith Groups Curb Haiti Work Due to Chaos, 2021 Kidnapping

Peter Smith - October 14, 2022

A year after 17 North American missionaries were kidnapped in Haiti, beginning a two-month ordeal before they ultimately went free, the agency that sent them hasn't made a permanent return.

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Minnesota Ukrainian Church Prays Over Injured Soldier, Thanks God

Diana Chandler - October 14, 2022

“Praise God, He left me my right leg,” Ukrainian soldier Stanislav exclaimed at First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church in Minneapolis during the church’s annual harvest celebration of thanksgiving.

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ERLC Offers Guide for Pastors on Sexuality, Gender Issues

Tom Strode - October 13, 2022

Southern Baptist pastors and churches have a new theological and practical guide to help them address issues involving sexuality and gender.

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Pool Boy Claims Jerry Falwell Jr. Filmed Him Having Sex With Falwell’s Wife in New Hulu Documentary Trailer

Dale Chamberlain - October 13, 2022

A new Hulu documentary is set to follow the sex scandal involving Jerry Falwell Jr., his wife Becki, and pool boy Giancarlo Granda. The story will apparently highlight Granda’s perspective.

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‘American Idol’ Runner-Up Willie Spence Dies at 23 After Posting Video of Himself Singing Worship Song

Jessica Lea - October 13, 2022

Willie Spence, who was the runner-up on the 2021 season of “American Idol,” has passed away at the age of 23. One of the last videos Spence posted to his Instagram account was of him singing the worship song, “You Are My Hiding Place.”

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Charges Against Virginia Pastor of Soliciting Sex With a Minor Dropped

Dale Chamberlain - October 13, 2022

On Tuesday, charges against John Blanchard, pastor of Rock Church in Virginia Beach, VA, were dropped. Blanchard was charged with solicitation of prostitution of a minor in 2021 after being caught in a police sting.

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Teens Hold High View of Bible but Don’t Read It Often, Barna Finds

Diana Chandler - October 13, 2022

Barna and its partners address teen Bible engagement in volume two of “The Open Generation” survey gauging the identity, values and views of teenagers globally.

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Southern Baptist Leaders Call On VA to Repeal Abortion Rule

Tom Strode - October 13, 2022

The Biden administration should rescind its new rule that provides abortions in certain cases for military veterans and family members even in states with prohibitions on such procedures.

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Texas Church’s Weekly ‘Who’s Your One?’ Emphasis Leads to Salvations, Baptisms

Timothy Cockes - October 13, 2022

For the past year and a half, Lane Prairie Baptist Church has taken time each Sunday to celebrate the tremendous work God is doing through their ‘Who’s Your One?’ focused evangelism efforts.

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PBS Docs Depict Frederick Douglass’ and Harriet Tubman’s Paths of Freedom, Faith

Adelle M Banks - October 13, 2022

The two abolitionists are subjects of a twin set of documentaries, “Becoming Frederick Douglass” and “Harriet Tubman: Visions of Freedom,” released by PBS this month.

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Supreme Court Declines To Hear Rhode Island Fetal Personhood Case

Jack Jenkins - October 13, 2022

The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday (Oct. 11) to hear a case involving a debate over whether a fetus is entitled to constitutional rights, rejecting an appeal spearheaded by a Catholic anti-abortion group.

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Christie Dondero Bettwy on What Churches (Must) Offer Those Who Struggle With Eating Disorders

Jessica Lea - October 12, 2022

Are you aware that people in your church are struggling with eating disorders? Faith communities are “often the first point of contact for someone struggling,” says Christie Dondero Bettwy, and as such, it is crucial that churches know how to help.

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‘Marriages Are Under Attack’—What Kathie Lee Gifford Has Learned About Marriage and God’s Faithfulness

Jessica Lea - October 12, 2022

Emmy Award-winner Kathie Lee Gifford said in a recent interview that she believes marriage is an institution ordained by God and that it is currently under attack. Gifford is an outspoken Christian and has shared publicly about how her faith has impacted her own marriages.

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Perry Noble Wishes Steven Furtick ‘Happy Pastor Appreciation Month,’ Thanks Him for Reaching Out When Others Pushed Him Away

Jesse T. Jackson - October 12, 2022

Second Chance Church senior pastor Perry Noble wished Elevation Church pastor Steven Furtick a happy Pastor Appreciation Month on Wednesday (Oct. 12).

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