Category: Faith & Religion

John MacArthur, the long-time pastor over Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, has died at the age of 86. MacArthur passed away on Monday after contracting pneumonia. MacArthur spent more than five decades in the pulpit at Sun Valley, California, church, but has not preached most of this year due to health challenges. Posting on X,…

Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner Harmer is speaking out, backing activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines’ opposition to biological men competing in women’s sports. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Harmer’s position was made clear after she made headlines in recent weeks for claiming former teammate Simone Biles “belittled, dismissed, and ostracized” her. Though…

John MacArthur, the long-time pastor over Grace Community Church in California has contracted pneumonia. Church leaders announced Sunday that the 86-year-old’s health is on the decline and he “may be in the presence of the Lord soon.” MacArthur has spent more than five decades in the pulpit at Sun Valley, California church, but has not…

President Donald Trump is reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the day a failed assassin attempted to end his life at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, saying he is confident it was God who saved him for a “righteous purpose.” “It remains my firm conviction that God alone saved me that day for a righteous…

When one really embraces the Church’s liturgical calendar, certain patterns emerge.  One of them for many Americans, an increasing number, actually, is spending some extra time praying or fasting or almsgiving on feast days of our very own American saints and beati.  Sometimes we may do special things on the feast day of an American…

Despite his off-color, southern sense of humor, real estate mogul Todd Chrisley has never shied away from talking about his faith in God. But it was the latest chapter in his life — his more than two years in prison — that put his reliance on the Lord to the test. Chrisley and his wife, Julie,…

A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm after a Catholic priest was reportedly abducted by the terror group Boko Haram in Nigeria. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), told CBN News the Rev. Daniel Alphonsus Afina, 41, was taken June 1, 2025, while traveling from Mubi to Maiduguri. CSI is…

A Christian pastor is speaking out after claiming federal agents detained Iranian-born members of his congregation. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Pastor Ara Torosian of Cornerstone Church in West LA, spoke with CBN News about the incidents, which unfolded last month and reportedly included authorities detaining an Iranian couple with their 3-year-old child; the…

When I first decided to embark on the journey of seeking Christ, I thought it was the end to all fun. I pictured a boring life and everything in the world as off limits. I thought I would be living a life ruled by guilt and shame. I was led to believe all the joy…

Actor Kirk Cameron believes many pastors and Christians today can learn a lesson or two from individuals like President Donald Trump and prolific podcaster Joe Rogan. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Cameron, who believes America is currently “witnessing the mercy of God” and the “grace and kindness of God” amid shifting political tides, said…

Jonathan Isaac, an NBA player for the Orlando Magic, is on a mission to empower fans and sports enthusiasts to dig deeper into their faith — and he’s taken some truly unique steps to accomplish that goal. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” In 2023, Isaac launched UNITUS, a company that sells high-quality, faith-forward sneakers…

The 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church is replete with many wonderful stories of how followers of Christ, sometimes in the most desperate of circumstances, reached out to God in prayer and were transformed by grace.  One story that comes to mind is that of St. Patrick, who as a youth was taken as a…

A preacher who led a small Hispanic church in Florida has been deported to Guatemala after two decades on American soil. The 42-year-old immigrant is married with five children. Maurilio Ambrocio pastored the 50 members of Iglesia de Santidad Vida Nueva in Wimauma. He told the Tampa Bay Times he was one of the 100…

There’s a kind of spiritual vertigo that sets in when we stare too long at the stars. The heavens declare the glory of God, the psalmist tells us, but sometimes they also whisper questions we aren’t sure how to answer: Are we alone? Could there be others? And if there are… are they from God…

It appears President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to repeal the so-called Johnson Amendment, a law prohibiting churches and nonprofits from endorsing political candidates, is finally coming to fruition. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said in a recent court filing churches are permitted to endorse candidates from the pulpit and that such actions won’t endanger their…

Candace Cameron Bure and her husband of nearly three decades, Valeri, might have called it quits had it not been for the Gospel-centered advice of one of their sons. Their eldest son, Lev, wasn’t married in 2020, when the Bures endured the roughest patch of their marriage, but it didn’t stop him from sharing biblical…

When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised. “Dick Eastland was a friend,” he said. “He and [his wife] Tweety have been with me to Israel twice. I don’t know a more gracious,…

For many years, people were inspired by the selfless generosity of religious sisters caring for the ill and impoverished – a “secret weapon” if you will in Catholic evangelization. Anyone who has ever lovingly cared for someone has also witnessed to the sanctity of that person’s life, whether it is a parent caring for a…

A tribunal in Australia handed the activist known as “Billboard Chris” a victory this month. The proceeding in Melbourne ended with the overturning of an order from Australian eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman-Grant, who demanded Chris Elston delete a February 2024 post to X in which he criticized the appointment of Teddy Cook, a transgender-identified person,…

Christian singer Emerson Day doesn’t waste a moment when asked to reflect on the most incredible miracle she’s experienced. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Day, who recently survived a potentially deadly accident, told CBN News on the red carpet at the K-LOVE Fan Awards last month she believes God healed her. “Recently, I was…

Skillet lead singer John Cooper is using his voice to strongly condemn Michael Tait’s actions. Cooper called the allegations against the ex-Newboys frontman “a shame and a tragedy for the church” and urged others in the Christian music industry to issue “full-throated condemnation[s] of these acts.” “I feel a burden from the Lord,” he said…

The Historical-Critical Method is an approach to Biblical interpretation which some view as an expression of the Modernist heresy. They say: There is no question that the historical-critical method is modernist – in fact, it is one of the core tenets of modernism. (“Historical-Critical Method Condemned by Pope St. Pius X”) Is that a plausible…

The parable of the prodigal son and his brother usually focuses on the younger son. However, we will focus on the section about the elder son (Luke 15:25-32) because, in many ways, we are just like him. He represents the person who outwardly appears to be a Christian and engages in various religious activities: attending…

The meaning of the Sunday Mass Readings for July 2025 is made clearest by Catholic Doctrine. God speaks most clearly through Catholic Doctrine. Catholic doctrines are the essentially unchangeable clarifications of Revelation and Faith that only the pope and bishops have the God-given authority to make, that must be accepted as objectively true in order…

A woman is taking action against her former employer over the claim that she was fired for misgendering a fellow employee. Jocelyn Boden, a former store manager for a Bath & Body Works location in Utah, was reportedly fired for “refusing to adhere to the company’s pronoun policy because of her religious beliefs,” according to…

Should a priest, during his homily, chastise the people in the pews for arriving late for Mass or for inappropriate behavior during Mass? A general rule in mass communication is that a leader should never admonish all of his or her followers for the misdeeds of a few.  That being the case, a wholesale reprimand…

Dr. Pamela Pyle wasn’t a believer when she started her career in medicine, but a series of supernatural events changed that reality. Pyle, author of “Anticipating Heaven: Spiritual Comfort and Practical Wisdom for Life’s Final Chapters,” told CBN News she started practicing medicine in 1989 — a time when she and her husband didn’t have…

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that “prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran” was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or…

When Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022, he claimed the proliferation of child sexual abuse material on the platform was his top priority. Then, last year, he said X does more to fight child exploitation “than any other platform by far.” But it doesn’t seem the facts back him up. In fact, it appears the…

I was taken aback years ago when I first saw this familiar quote of the late Venerable Archbishop Sheen: Who’s going to save our Church?  It’s not our bishops, it’s not our priests and it’s not the religious.  It’s up to you, the people.  You have the minds, the eyes and the ears to save…

Pastor JP Pokluda has had a front-row seat to revival, traveling American college campuses and watching young people come to Christ. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Pokluda, pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and author of “Your Story Has a Villain: Identify Spiritual Warfare and Learn How to Defeat the Enemy,”…

Outrage, frustration, and shock recently surrounded “The View” host Whoopi Goldberg’s proclamation that seemed to claim life for Black Americans is similar to that of those living under Iran’s horrific dictatorship — a place where citizens have virtually no free speech or religious liberty. Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern, a persecution watchdog, joined…

Since the academic year is about over, and my teaching responsibilities have subsided, I finally found some time to engage in one of my favorite activities: fishing. A short walk away, there is a small river that runs behind the abbey where I live. At one spot on the river there is a concrete construction…

The majority of Americans support “allowing public school teachers to lead their classes in prayers that refer to Jesus,” according to the Pew Research Center, a respected data and research firm. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Invocations in public schools have long been a source of debate and consternation, with the drama intensifying after…

A Florida man is crediting God and a cross necklace for helping save his life. Aiden Perry, 20, was just feet from a .40-caliber pistol June 7, when he was shot in the chest — an incident that could have abruptly ended his life. But the Lord apparently had other plans. Listen to the latest episode of…

You know the saying: We are what we eat. Okay, this is not an article about low carb, high protein diets. Instead, let’s ponder what this saying brings to mind when we consume the Holy Eucharist. Do we allow ourselves to be transformed in Jesus Christ when we eat His body and drink His blood?…

Salve! Below is a short video of me requesting prayers and donations for Little Vatican, the umbrella organization that operates Catholic Stand. I work multiple Catholic gigs to support my family.  Sometimes I am down to one or two gigs which stretches the family budget.  To avoid this predicament, I pray and hope that those…

The world today touts a myriad of future advantages and conceivable benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). But only two things are for sure. Because of AI our world will not look the same a generation from now, and AI definitely has the potential to cause much harm. Artificial intelligence allows devices and programs to execute…

Over the course of a year there are a couple of occasions when my old buddies and I get together. Although we are aging, and our numbers are decreasing, the reminiscing is always enjoyable. Whenever we meet, after some time apart, the first question everybody asks is “How ya doin?” The responses are some of…

A Christian summer camp in Colorado has scored a significant victory after suing over a state gender policy it worried would shutter its doors. As CBN News previously reported, Camp IdRaHaJe in Bailey, Colorado, asked a court last month to allow it to follow its sincerely held religious beliefs and separate campers by sex and…

There is a difference between price and cost.  A priceless thing may be very costly even with no money involved – perhaps especially when no money is involved. An immediate reminder of this was the sudden and unexpected death of my 14 year-old cat, Ao no Kiri (Blue Mist), known as Kiri. About Kiri Kiri…

A BBC broadcaster is receiving praise from across the globe after she quickly corrected a quote referencing the term “pregnant people.” Martine Croxall was delivering an on-air report Saturday about intense heat and related illness when she had a moment that has gone viral and attracted accolades from people like revered author J.K. Rowling. Listen…

Maria Isidro, a mother and pastor’s wife, has been deported to Mexico, sparking debate and frustration among friends, family members, and supporters. The details of her case — which continues to attract attention — are complex, as Maria’s family fights for her return to Florida, where she lived for nearly three decades. Daniella Isidro, Maria’s…

It’s 8:00 on a sunny morning in Erie, Pennsylvania, and I have planted myself on the sidewalk in front of the Blessed Sacrament School gymnasium.  There’s not a parent or child in sight for morning drop-off, but it has become more important than ever for me to stand out here with my battered cardboard sign…

One of the leaders of a humanitarian organization distributing food and resources in war-torn Gaza recently revealed some surprising details surrounding what he believes has foiled efforts. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), contends one of the biggest barriers to getting aid to Gaza is…

The horrific allegations against Michael Tait have caused some to question the industry that built him. Hayley Williams, the frontwoman for Paramore, spoke out boldly against the disgraced ex-lead singer of the Newsboys, even condemning the entire contemporary Christian music (CCM) industry. She wrote in an Instagram post she hopes it “crumbles,” in part because…

What do these words of Jesus mean? Most Christian churches do not believe in the institution of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Though a few, notably the Catholic and Orthodox churches among others, do hold that Christ, with these words, instituted the Sacrament of Reconciliation on the evening of that first Easter Sunday. For the Christian…

Tyler Blevins — known as “Ninja” in the video-game-streaming world — is opening up about the “journey” of faith he and his wife, Jess, are on, revealing they have been going to church every week. “I’m just trying to be a better person, dude,” Blevins said during a recent livestream, responding to a critic who accused him…

John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn’t always a believer in the supernatural. Burke is the author of “Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted,” but he was once an agnostic skeptical of faith. “I…

On May 21, 2025, a horrific crime occurred in Washington, D.C.  A man brutally murdered a young Christian couple. The two young people were murdered as they “were leaving a reception for young Jewish diplomats at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC.”  The murderer ambushed the pair, shooting them multiple times.  The woman tried…