Category: Faith & Religion

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…