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Rise of the ‘nones,’ decline of ‘white Christian America’ slows in US, new survey shows

July 15, 2021

A new survey shows the Rise of the 'nones,' and a decline of 'white Christians' is slowing. The Washington, D.C.-based Public Religion Research Institute finds that the share of Americans who identify as re... Listen Now...

Cuba frees Christian pastor, confiscates nearly $2K in tools needed for his business

July 14, 2021

A bi-vocational pastor was released from jail in Cuba last Friday after authorities accused him under false pretenses of “hoarding” tools for his bicycle repair shop. Authorities held Pastor Karel Parra Ros... Listen Now...

Washington DC to pay $220K for restricting a Baptist church’s in-person worship during the pandemic

July 13, 2021

The District of Columbia and Mayor Muriel Bowser have agreed to pay $220,000 as part of a legal settlement with Capitol Hill Baptist Church. The church sued the city over in-person worship restrictions during the pandemic. Last September, the D... Listen Now...

99 Year Old Woman Learns to Fly!

July 12, 2021

Proving that you’re never too old, a 99-year-old Tennessee woman learns to fly. Decades ago, Lydia Gross had opportunities to fly a plane. She always declined. A decision she’s also always regretted.&... Listen Now...

South Dakota church members use daily videos to connect and equip

July 9, 2021

An electrician, a printer and an insurance executive are helping a church in South Dakota keep their members connected. Pastor Calvin Jones asked each one last year to bring a five-minute daily video devoti... Listen Now...

The Boy Scouts have lost 2 million members since lifting a ban on gay youth and leaders and are now mired in sex abuse claims

July 8, 2021

Eight years after lifting a ban on homosexual youth when it boasted more than 2.7 million members, the Boy Scouts of America now has just 762,000 members as it continues to grapple with some 82,000 sexual abuse claims from former Scouts, court records show. ... Listen Now...

Canadian Pastor Released from Jail

July 7, 2021

Canadian Pastor Tim Stephens says he is “thankful to God” as he’s released from jail. Stephens, who serves as pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Calgary, was arrested on June 14th for holding an outdoor w... Listen Now...

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TALKING TO PRETEENS ABOUT FAITH

July 6, 2021

Planning to talk to a preteen about God? We have five things to keep in mind when you have that conversation. These suggestions come from Dan Scott, writing for Today’s Pastor. First, Fewer k... Listen Now...

A Florida pastor uses BBQ sauce to reach souls

July 5, 2021

When stores in Northeast Florida receive a delivery of Yulee BBQ Sauce they’re getting more than a collection of sauces and rub with tangy flavor perfect for grilling. “They’re getting a chaplain and pastor,” said Jimmy Flanagan, creator of Yulee BBQ Sauce... Listen Now...

David Jeremiah says the ‘Exvangelical’ Phenomenon ‘Could Be the Beginning Stages’ of the End Times

July 2, 2021

Pastor and author David Jeremiah says the departure of prominent Christians from the faith isn't a new phenomenon, although he warns it could be the beginning stages of a "major" wave of defections from the ch... Listen Now...