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‘It’s Not Satanism’: Zimbabwe Church Leaders Preach Vaccines

More than 80% of Zimbabweans identify as Christian, but the sprawling differences in attitudes toward vaccines means there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for convincing hesitant religious citizens to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Survey: ‘Great Replacement’ Belief Correlates With Christian Nationalist Views

A new survey finds a majority of Americans who believe that the U.S. has divine origins also ​believe in a “replacement” conspiracy theory holding that immigrants are invading the U.S. in an attempt to replace the country's current culture.

Pastor Dwight McKissic Would Like White Evangelicals to Learn From Jon Gruden

Pastor Dwight McKissic praised the Las Vegas Raiders Monday for holding head coach Jon Gruden accountable for his past racist comments. This is a standard McKissic believes the white evangelical church has yet to meet with regard to Pastor John MacArthur.

UPDATE: ‘Dog’ Chapman Has Message for Brian Laundrie Following Gabby Petito Coroner’s Statement

Following the release of the official cause of death in Gabby Petito's murder, Dwayne "Dog" Chapman says it's time for Brian Laundrie and his parents to stop "stonewall[ing] the Petito family."

UPDATE: After TX Abortion Law Reinstated, Justice Dept Pushes to Block It Again

Days after a controversial abortion law in Texas was blocked and then resinstated, the U.S. Justice Department is pushing to block it again.

North Carolina Pastor Killed After Car Crashes Into Restaurant

Mark McKinney, pastor of New Life Church in Sliver City, North Carolina, was fatally struck by a vehicle at local hamburger restaurant last Friday. He was 64 years old. 

Pro Athletes Austin Carr and Tyson Fury Discuss How Their Faith Affects Their Careers

This past weekend, New Orlean Saints wide receiver Austin Carr and two-time world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury discussed how their faith plays a role in their sports career. 

NC Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson Criticized Over Anti-LGBT Views

North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is facing calls to resign from elected officials and LGBTQ advocacy groups over comments he made criticizing sexual education and likening gay and transgender people to “filth.”

SBC’s Lawyers to Cut Ties After Vote to Waive Privilege

The longtime general counsel for the Southern Baptist Convention has decided to cut ties with the denomination. The decision came after members of the SBC’s Executive Committee decided to waive attorney-client privilege as part of a sexual-abuse investigation.

Singer-Songwriter Bruce Cockburn Goes Incognito in Worship Band

Known for his moody folk-rock Billboard 100 hits from the 1980s and his stints playing with The Grateful Dead, Bruce Cockburn can also be found playing guitar for the local worship band.

‘The Jesus Music’ Explains the History of Christian Music, Church Resistance, and Why DC Talk Split

'The Jesus Music' film chronicles the birth of Christian Contemporary Music (CCM), spotlighting the struggles and successes of some of the industry's best-known artists.

Mars Hill Podcast Revives Old Video With Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, Mark Dever—And It Reveals a Lot

The most striking aspect of the discussion between Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, and Mark Dever is arguably the condescending and aggressive attitudes Driscoll and MacDonald display toward their fellow church leader.

John Piper Weighs in on Whether God Recognizes the Marriage of Non-Christians

In a recent episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper answered a listener question about whether the marriage of two non-Christians is legitimate in the eyes of God.

Thom Rainer Asked Church Leaders About Their Biggest Struggles. Read Their Responses.

On Sunday, former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources Thom Rainer asked his Twitter followers to share one or two of the biggest struggles they're currently facing. Here's what they said.

Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Repays $4.4 Million in Pandemic-Relief Loans

Lakewood Church, led by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen, says it has fully repaid $4.4 million in pandemic-related loans.

Texas Executions Face Delays Over Religious Rights Claims

Executions in Texas face delays amid legal questions regarding Texas’ refusal to allow spiritual advisers to touch inmates and pray aloud as condemned individuals are being put to death.

French Actor Breaks Silence on Child Sex Abuse Within Church

At the age of eight, Laurent Martinez was sexually abused by a priest. Forty years later, he has chosen to make his story into a play, to show the devastating consequences and how speaking out can help victims of child sex abuse heal and rebuild.

Colorado Woman Denied Kidney Transplant For Being Unvaccinated

Leilani Lutali, a Colorado woman with stage 5 renal failure, has been denied a kidney transplant due to being unvaccinated. A self-identified Christian, Lutali says she is refusing the vaccine on religious grounds.

Pray, Fast for Nancy Pelosi’s Heart to Change on Abortion, Says Her Archbishop

Salvatore J. Cordileone, the Catholic archbishop of San Francisco, has called for prayer and fasting for Nancy Pelosi, who is one of Archbishop Cordileone’s parishioners in addition to being Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. 

How One Chicago Church Is Stepping up to Help Afghan Refugees

When Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, fell to the Taliban in August, Amy Treier and Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Warrenville, Illinois quickly became involved in the efforts to help those fleeing the country.

‘Understanding Precedes Refutation’—Preston Sprinkle’s Exiles in Babylon Conference Is Curious

The Exiles in Babylon conference, which is an outgrowth of Preston Sprinkle's “Theology in the Raw” podcast, “aims to help believers think Christianly about theological and cultural issues by engaging in curious conversations with a diverse range of thoughtful people.”

Steve Robinson: How To Create a Culture of Service in Your...

Steve Robinson joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can foster a culture of serving in their churches, raise up new leaders, and help people discover their giftings.

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