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State Lawmakers Push for Priests To Report Abuse Learned About in Confessional

Catholic leaders are pushing back against efforts to alter state laws that exempt clergy from reporting child abuse they hear about during the sacrament of confession.

Russell Wilson, Ciara Visit 300 Maximum Security Inmates; 27 Trust in Jesus

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson and his wife, singer Ciara, recently visited 300 inmates at a maximum security prison, where they led worship and encouraged offenders with God’s Word.

Saddleback’s Andy Wood Explains Female Teaching Pastors Are Biblical, Female Elders Are Not

On Friday, Saddleback lead pastor Andy Wood released a video responding to the SBC's determination that the denomination's largest church was no longer “in friendly cooperation with the Convention.”

Derek Carr, New Saints QB, Prioritizes Faith But Won’t ‘Throw Bibles at Everybody’

Veteran quarterback Derek Carr reiterated the importance of his faith and his desire to love and serve at his introductory press conference with the New Orleans Saints on Saturday.

Jerry Falwell Jr. Sues Liberty University, Claiming He Is Owed $8.5M in Retirement Benefits

Jerry Falwell Jr. is suing Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, claiming that his former employer has withheld $8.5 million in retirement benefits that were previously promised to him. 

How a Little-Known Editor Made God a Bestseller by Helping Americans Let Go of Religion

A chance encounter at a party led religion professor Stephen Prothero to rediscover the story of Eugene Exman, a longtime book publisher who helped transform American religion.

Tim Keller Asks for Prayer in Health Update: ‘New Tumors Have Developed’

Author and pastor Dr. Timothy Keller has posted an update on his battle with cancer, asking for prayers for the latest strategy he is taking to combat it. New tumors have developed, says Keller, so he will be repeating the immunotherapy he endured last year. 

Jackie Hill Perry: ‘Older Women, We Need You. We Need Your Wisdom.’

As part of a recent Glory Event, Jackie Hill Perry posted a short video calling out older women and pleading for them to speak into the lives of younger women.