They Died and Came Back: 3 Near-Death Survivors Reveal Urgent Messages About Jesus and Eternity

Three survivors of afterlife experiences share urgent messages from the other side in a first-ever joint interview with Randy Kay.

What happens when the heart stops, the body falls away, and something else begins? For Mark Nelson, Julie Bonn Blank, and Lori Peterson, that question isn’t hypothetical. Each of them crossed into eternity and returned—and for the first time, they sat down together to tell the world what they saw, heard, and were sent back to say.

The Man Who Died on Easter Weekend

Mark Nelson’s story reads like a battlefield report. In 2008, he spent 22 days in a coma while his body—ravaged by AIDS and failing organ by organ—became the site of a supernatural war.

His mother, trying to pray over him in the ICU, was physically thrown backward. She heard a voice say, “Get away from him. He’s mine.” Days later, a nurse no one had ever seen before—and no one ever saw again—untied Mark’s restraints against medical orders. He convulsed, pulled his life support out, and was clinically dead for 22 minutes.

In the darkness that followed, with his sins playing back before him and millions of voices pressing in, Mark did the only thing left to do. He said one word.

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“When I said Jesus, I heard the Savior of the world say, ‘I’m here,'” Mark recounted. “And at that very moment, I saw with my eyes the wind of the Holy Spirit. I’ve never seen wind before, Randy, but on this day, I saw wind. It blew in with such power that it shook the room.”

Within days, every scar on his lungs had vanished. There was no medical evidence that his organs had ever failed.

The Little Girl Who Met Jesus at Five

Lori Peterson’s encounter is the oldest on record in the room—1965, at age five, after a fall that should have ended her life. She woke up somewhere else entirely.

“I call it the white place,” Lori said. “It was white all around. The floor was kind of radiating light. Everything was light—up above me, on all sides. And the Lord Jesus was there.”

She wanted to stay. Instead, on the journey back, God showed her something she would carry for decades: a map of the Middle East, portions of it burned away, with a divine warning that what was coming would be “worse than anything that has ever happened before or will happen since.” Two years later, the Six-Day War broke out.

Lori has moved in prophetic intercession ever since, including a dream the night before the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack that she later understood as a commission to pray for the hostages.

The Writer Outfitted for War

Julie Bonn Blank’s encounter came in August 2024, when an allergic reaction stopped her heart in the back of an ambulance. She went up twice—and came back with specific orders.

In her second visit, she met Jesus in a meadow. “He completely outfitted me with armor,” she said. “I got a lightsaber that was better than any Star Wars lightsaber you’ve ever seen. A chest plate that had the verse on it: ‘No weapon against you will prosper.'”

His commission was clear: “Bring hope and healing to my people.”

Julie also returned with urgency about time. “He hasn’t come because we’re not ready yet for him to come,” she said. Every person still here, she explained, has a purpose only they can fill — shaped not just by personality or spiritual gifts, but by trauma, childhood, strengths and fears. “He makes [it] into this specific package that nobody else can make up.”

One Message, Three Voices

When asked to summarize their afterlife encounter in a single sentence, each survivor pointed in the same direction.

Mark: “Time is limited here on earth and we have to get our houses in order.”

Lori: “Keep your eyes on the Lord. Seek him while he can be found. It’s not about religion—it’s about the person of Jesus.”

Julie: “If your traumas are keeping you from moving forward into your purpose, those are the very things He wants you serving in.”

Three lives. Three encounters. One Jesus—still saying the same three words that brought Mark back from 22 minutes in the dark: I’m here.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Jonathan Cahn: The Antichrist, Temple Mount and the Coming Tribulation

In a sweeping sermon on Jerusalem and end-time prophecy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Cahn drew a straight line from ancient Scripture to today’s news cycle, arguing that the city once dismissed as a relic of a dead religion is now the most consequential piece of real estate on the planet.

The City God Would Not Let Die

Jerusalem appears more than 800 times in Scripture—142 in the New Testament alone—and Cahn wastes no time establishing why. “The Lord has chosen Zion,” he quoted from Psalm 132. “This is My resting place forever. Here I will dwell, for I have desired it.”

From that foundation, he argued that Jerusalem is not merely a historical backdrop but the literal address of God’s purposes on earth.

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By all laws of history, Cahn noted, the city should have vanished centuries ago alongside Troy, Nineveh and Babylon. The fact that it has not—and that it now commands the attention of every major world power—is itself a fulfillment of prophecy.

“Jerusalem is the physical geographical key to end-time prophecy,” Cahn said.

Two Thousand Years Under Foreign Feet

Citing Luke 21:24, Cahn traced the long arc of what Jesus called “the times of the Gentiles”—the era when Jerusalem would be “trampled underfoot by the nations.”

From the Roman destruction of 70 AD through successive waves of Byzantine, Arab and Ottoman rule, the holy city spent nearly two millennia under foreign sovereignty. That season, Cahn argued, formally cracked on June 7, 1967, when Israeli paratroopers reached the Western Wall.

“Jerusalem will be trampled down until that time is over,” Cahn said—though he was quick to add that end-time prophecy indicates at least one more desolation is still to come, tied to the Antichrist and the final Tribulation.

Daniel’s Missing Week and the Coming Temple

Turning to Daniel 9, Cahn laid out the architecture of the Tribulation: a seven-year covenant, a desecrated temple and an Antichrist figure whose profile traces back to the Roman Empire.

“He will cause the sacrifice and the offering to cease,” Cahn said of the prophesied Antichrist. “That means there will be a temple—and he will desecrate it.” The implication is sobering: a rebuilt Temple in Jerusalem is not optional for end-time prophecy to run its course.

“You can’t have a temple unless you have Jewish people who are back in Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. So all of end-time prophecy is hanging on Jerusalem.”

The Nations Rage—Right on Schedule

Zechariah 12 describes Jerusalem becoming “an immovable stone” that injures every nation attempting to move it. “The Bible says those nations that try to move Jerusalem are going to injure themselves,” he said, noting the UN has issued more resolutions against Israel than against all other nations combined.

A Revival Born the Same Month as a War

Perhaps the sermon’s most striking observation: the modern Messianic Jewish movement was born not years or decades after Jerusalem’s restoration, but in the same month. The Jesus Movement that swept California in June 1967 produced Jews for Jesus in San Francisco—”the end of the earth” from Jerusalem, Cahn noted—directly fulfilling Paul’s words in Romans 11 that Israel’s hardening would lift as “the fullness of the Gentiles comes in.”

That convergence, Cahn said, was no coincidence. “As the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem, it set in motion the return of the Jewish people to Messiah.”

His Feet on the Mount of Olives

Cahn closed with Zechariah 14’s climactic scene: all nations converging on Jerusalem, the city partially taken—and then the Lord himself intervening. “His feet will stand on that day on the Mount of Olives,” Cahn read. He then traced the echo back to Acts 1, where angels promised the disciples that Jesus would return “the same way” He had left—from that very same hill overlooking the city.

The sermon’s final word was less a warning than an invitation: Jerusalem is not a political problem to be solved. It is a prophetic promise being kept. “Whatever happens to Jerusalem,” Cahn said, “goes out to the whole earth.”

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Amanda Grace: The Kentucky Derby, 9/11 and a Prophetic Pattern

The excitement of the Kentucky Derby had barely settled, as it just may be tied to a deeper prophetic meaning.

Prophetic voice Amanda Grace responded within minutes of the race’s conclusion, pointing to what she believes is a deeper message embedded in the results.

“Wait till you see the prophetic picture for the nation that the two horses, the first and second place, spelled out and the 9/11 connection,” Grace said.

The Numbers That Caught Attention

Grace highlighted the finishing positions of the top two horses as the foundation of her interpretation.

“Renegade, who was in the number one position, came in second. Golden Tempo, who is in the number 19 position, came in first and won the race,” she explained. “Now, their positions together, the number one and 19 position equal 9/11.”

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To her, the pairing of these numbers was not random, but a potential signal pointing to something larger unfolding.

Obama, Trump and a Prophetic Contrast

A central part of Grace’s message involved drawing connections between the horses’ names and prominent political figures.

“Former President Barack Obama, his Secret Service call name was Renegade,” she said, linking the second-place horse directly to Obama.

She then contrasted this with President Donald Trump and what she described as a prophetic “golden” theme.

“President Trump said that we are entering America’s golden age when he won November of 2024,” Grace noted.

Building on the numerical theme, she added, “Donald Trump’s presidencies 45 and 47 equal 9/11. Four plus five is nine. Four plus seven is 11. 9/11.”

This means that the race itself is symbolic: “You have Renegade up there in second place, who tried to win and could not get ahead of Golden Tempo.”

A Historical Echo and the ‘Golden Apple’

Grace also pointed to historical events she believes mirror the symbolism.

“Let’s go back to . The Battle of Vienna. Vienna was called the Golden Apple,” she said, referencing the Battle of Vienna.

She drew a modern parallel to New York City—the “Big Apple”—suggesting that similar spiritual and geopolitical tensions could be at play in this season.

A Prophetic Glimpse of What’s Ahead?

Perhaps most striking was Grace’s suggestion that the race may foreshadow future political developments.

“Golden Tempo came from last place in order to win this race. He literally was in last place and he worked his way up,” she said. “Then Renegade could not hang in there and get past him.”

She continued, “I believe this may be a picture forming… of the midterms and what it’s going to look like… and then what is going to transpire from there.”

The comeback victory is not just a sports story—it’s a potential indicator of unexpected shifts ahead.

A Call to Remain Watchful

Grace closed with a clear exhortation to believers.

“Continue to be watchmen right now,” she urged. “Keep the faith.”

In a moment where headlines, politics and global tensions continue to collide, Grace’s message echoes a familiar call for spiritual discernment: stay alert, remain grounded in faith and seek wisdom in times of uncertainty.

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Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Pray Now: Rudy Giuliani in Critical Condition

News that Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in critical condition has sent a wave of concern across the nation.

In a culture that rarely slows down, moments like this have a way of cutting through the noise.

Details surrounding his condition remain limited. The cause of his hospitalization has not been publicly disclosed. Yet even in the absence of specifics, the seriousness of the situation is clear—and so is the weight it carries.

This is a moment that causes people to pause.

A Life That Has Shaped National Memory

Giuliani is not a peripheral figure in American history.

For many, his name is forever tied to the leadership he demonstrated during the September 11th attacks. As New York City faced unimaginable devastation, he became a steady and visible presence—offering reassurance when the nation needed it most.

It was in those days that he became known as “America’s Mayor,” a title born not out of politics, but out of presence in crisis.

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That image—resilient, composed, unyielding—still lingers in the minds of millions.

And now, seeing that same figure facing a personal health battle brings a different kind of weight.

“A Fighter”: The Words That Echo

Giuliani’s spokesperson described him simply: a fighter.

Those words carry history.

They reflect a lifetime spent in high-pressure arenas—legal battles, political storms, national emergencies. They also reflect something deeper: the human instinct to press forward, even when circumstances are uncertain.

Public reactions have followed swiftly. Among them, President Donald Trump praised Giuliani as a “true warrior,” pointing to the strength that has defined much of his public life.



The Call to Intercede

In a divided world, prayer remains one of the few things that transcends every boundary.

The call of Scripture is clear: to pray for all people, especially those in positions of authority.

Not selectively. Not conditionally. But faithfully.

That means lifting up leaders in moments of strength—and in moments of weakness.

It means recognizing that every life carries eternal significance.

And it means responding not with commentary, but with compassion.

As updates continue to unfold, many will watch for medical reports and public statements.

But something deeper is happening beneath the surface.

People are praying. And when people pray, heaven listens.

God is not distant in moments like these. He is near. He is attentive. He is able.

Even now.

We can scroll past it, or we can stop and reflect.

We can comment, or we can pray.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Pope Leo XIV Releases Sobering Warning on World’s Marriage Erosion

The Vatican is preparing to convene a major international summit this October to confront what church leaders are calling a deepening global crisis surrounding marriage.

According to a report from EWTN News, the meeting in Rome will bring together presidents of bishops’ conferences from around the world under the direction of Pope Leo XIV. The summit is expected to focus on strengthening the Church’s response to declining marriage rates, increasing marital breakdown and a growing reluctance among younger generations to embrace family life.

Marriage as a “High and Noble” Calling

The pope has described marriage as one of the “noblest and highest” callings, highlighting the need to restore its spiritual significance in a world increasingly shaped by secular values, according to EWTN News.

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This framing by the pope sets the tone for the summit’s broader goal: to reposition marriage as a meaningful and attainable path, especially for younger generations navigating a culture often skeptical of long-term commitment.

Preparing the Church to Respond

In preparation for the October gathering, the Vatican has already begun laying the groundwork. A recent study day hosted by the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life gathered approximately 75 participants, including Vatican officials, seminary leaders and theological educators.

The discussions centered on the theme of “The Sacrament of Marriage, Faith, and Munus Docendi,” exploring how the Church can more effectively teach and uphold the doctrine of marriage.

A key focus emerging from these conversations is how clergy can best support spouses, engaged couples and young adults in a growing secular society.

A Defining Moment for the Future of Family

As the global summit approaches, the Vatican’s message is clear: the future of marriage—and by extension, the family—stands at a crossroads.

This is more than a policy discussion or theological exercise. It is a call to rediscover the divine design for covenant, commitment and community in a time when those foundations are increasingly under strain.

Could this be a pivotal moment not just for the institution of marriage, but for a renewed awakening to God’s original intent for humanity to also be in covenant with Him? We will just have to wait and see.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Kathryn Krick: Why Some Believers Will Miss the Biggest Move of God in 2026

As 2026 unfolds, a powerful prophetic message from Kathryn Krick is emerging for believers: stay spiritually awake, stay focused and stay aligned with what God is doing.

Krick delivered a stirring call to the body of Christ, warning that not everyone will recognize the move of God—even as it unfolds right before their eyes.

A Revival Only the Spiritually Awake Will See

“Only the spiritually awakened people will be able to see this mighty wind of revival and walk in this mighty wave of revival,” Krick declared.

Drawing from Matthew 13, Krick highlights a sobering truth: spiritual blindness is real. “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand,” she quoted, emphasizing that many may witness revival externally yet fail to perceive its true significance.

This isn’t a new phenomenon. Even in Jesus’ day, not everyone recognized who He was.

Missing the Move of God

“In the times of Jesus, it wasn’t everyone who was on board with Jesus and His ministry,” Krick said. “There were always people who were missing out on revival, on the move of God.”

Despite opposition, however, God’s purposes were never thwarted. “Nothing could stop His work upon the earth,” she said. “Even when He was crucified, this was part of God’s plan.”

The resurrection stands as the ultimate proof: “They tried to kill Him, but the grave could not hold Him.”

The Key: Humility and Purity of Heart

So, who does perceive the move of God?

“Those who spiritually see are those who have humble and pure hearts,” Krick explained. “The pure in heart shall see God.”

This kind of spiritual clarity doesn’t happen by accident—it begins with a decision. “When you decide to humble yourself… God helps you,” Krick said. “It’s you giving permission to God to purify your heart.”

In other words, revival isn’t just something to observe—it’s something believers must prepare themselves to enter.

Staying Focused in the Face of Opposition

With revival comes resistance. Krick makes it clear that distraction is one of the enemy’s primary tactics.

“The enemy is never going to be happy when revival increases,” she warned. “He would want to discourage you… distract you… do anything to keep you from being effective for the kingdom of God.”

That’s why intentional focus is essential. “I must stay focused on the mission,” Krick said. “I must stay focused on the truth that we are victorious always.”

Carrying the Fire of Revival

Believers are not just witnesses to revival—they are carriers of it.

“We are revival warriors, vessels of His revival fire,” she declared. “We carry that torch.”

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But carrying that fire requires consistency. “We have to show up every day and run the race with joy… strength… courage and boldness,” she urged.

When believers remain faithful, God responds with supernatural empowerment. “God blows upon us and gives us supernatural speed and effectiveness.”

A Call to Shine Brighter Than Ever

Krick concluded with a powerful charge for the rest of 2026: don’t get distracted, don’t look around and don’t lose your fire.

“Don’t look left or right,” she said. “This year, more than ever, we need to be shining our lights brighter than ever.”

Instead, believers are called to fix their eyes on God’s goodness and faithfulness. “Focus on the victory He is bringing us this year,” she encouraged.

In a time when many may miss what God is doing, the challenge is clear: stay humble, stay focused and stay on fire—because revival is here, and it’s only just beginning.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Is ‘Prosperity’ a Dirty Word? Why One Pastor Says the Church Has It Backwards

There are topics that make even the boldest ministers flinch — and according to Kap Chatfield, financial prosperity is near the top of that list. In a recent conversation on The John Bevere Podcast, Chatfield opened up about the fear that almost kept him from writing his debut book, The Power to Prosper.

“You could talk about the full council of God’s word,” Chatfield said. “You could talk about hell, heaven, LGBT stuff, the rapture. And then as soon as you talk about prosperity, it’s like — boom. None of that stuff matters. You’re now in this category.”

That category, of course, is the prosperity gospel — a label Chatfield says has become so toxic that it shuts down legitimate biblical conversation about wealth, generosity and God’s provision.

The Book He Didn’t Want to Write

Chatfield, who serves on the teaching team at Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and has amassed over a million YouTube subscribers, admits the topic was the last one he wanted to tackle.

“The first chapter is literally titled ‘The Book I Didn’t Want to Write,'” he said with a laugh.

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His hesitation was personal. Early in his ministry years, Chatfield was struggling financially while trying to serve faithfully. At one point, he couldn’t afford a used T-ball bat for his then-three-year-old son. The moment became a turning point.

“As a minister — someone who’s like a bold preacher of the gospel — I’m thinking, who on earth would want to follow my God if I’m saying, ‘God’s going to take care of these areas of your life,’ and the fruit of my life looks like everything but that?”

The Divine Redirect

Things came to a head in 2022. His business was failing, his wife was battling multiple autoimmune diseases without health insurance, and Chatfield hit his knees.

“I said, ‘God, what gives? Here I am trying to serve your people in a church, tithing off the gross revenue of my business. Is this how you treat your servants?'”

God’s response, he said, was direct: “I’m not obligated to bless your version of my vision for your life.”

The breakthrough came when Chatfield said he surrendered fully to his calling in 2023 — stepping away from his failing business with just four months of savings and no income. His YouTube channel grew from 1,000 to a million subscribers within the year.

“It was because I came into full alignment,” he said. “What was keeping me from stepping fully into my God-given assignment was a fear of lack and a trust in myself more than a trust in God.”

What Biblical Prosperity Actually Means

Both Chatfield Bevere were careful to define the term on scriptural grounds. Pointing to 2 Corinthians 9, Chatfield offered this working definition:

“Biblical prosperity is having more than enough to fulfill your God-given assignment and leftovers to be a blessing to the people around you. It’s not about selfishness or greed. It’s about sufficiency and generosity.”

Bevere, who has given away over 65 million resources to ministry leaders in 243 nations, pushed back on the idea that this is simply an “American gospel.”

“God understands that for us to be able to accomplish things in this world, we have to be financially prosperous,” Bevere said. “It is evil when we view it incorrectly — when it’s all about me. But it’s about establishing His kingdom, His covenant.”

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The Cost of Silence

Perhaps the strongest moment of the conversation was Chatfield’s warning about what happens when the church avoids the subject entirely.

“There are so many people willing to invest tens of thousands of dollars a year in worldly, secular and oftentimes new age — even demonic — coaching to learn how to prosper,” he said, “because the church isn’t teaching it.”

The result, he argues, is a cycle of burned-out ministers, struggling families and believers who never learn God’s economy.

Ultimately, seeking first the kingdom of God above all else is what will lead to the greatest investment anyone will ever make.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Ancient Discovery in Israel Stuns Scholars With Bold Declaration About Jesus

A highlighted archaeological discovery in Megiddo is drawing global attention for what it reveals about the earliest Christians—and what they believed about Jesus.

According to a report from Daily Mail, researchers uncovered a third-century mosaic bearing a striking inscription that refers to Jesus as God, offering rare physical evidence of early Christian worship and theology.

A Message Set in Stone

At the heart of the discovery is a Greek inscription embedded in the mosaic that includes a reference to Jesus, stating, “The god-loving Akeptous has offered the table to God Jesus Christ as a memorial.”

The inscription is considered one of the earliest known archaeological examples explicitly identifying Jesus as God.

The mosaic was found at a site believed to have served as a Christian gathering place or prayer hall. The location is thought to represent one of the earliest known spaces used for organized Christian worship.

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The inscription includes the name of a woman, Akeptous, who is credited with giving a table to the prayer location. Other women are also named on the inscription, including “Primilla and Cyriaca and Dorothea and lastly, Chreste.”

Other names also appear, pointing to a broader network of believers who contributed to the space. Together, they reflect a growing and organized movement rooted in shared conviction.

A Timeless Declaration

What was once laid in stone nearly two millennia ago is now speaking again with clarity and conviction.

Long before councils, creeds or institutions, there were believers who declared without hesitation who Jesus was. They didn’t debate His identity—they built their lives around it.

In a generation searching for truth and stability, this discovery stands as a reminder that the foundation of the Christian faith has never been uncertain. The same declaration that was written into that ancient mosaic still echoes today: Jesus is God.

The question now is not what the early church believed—but whether believers today will hold to that same unshakable truth.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Federal Charges Filed Against Pastor in Shocking $300K Fraud Case

A Louisiana pastor is in hot water after authorities allege a years-long pattern of financial misconduct involving church-related funds.

According to reporting by ChurchLeaders, Dale Sanders, a pastor in the New Orleans area, has been indicted in a case that is now drawing attention both legally and within ministry circles.

Fraud and Obstruction Charges Detailed

Federal prosecutors allege that Sanders carried out unauthorized financial transactions over a four-year period. Information released by the U.S. Department of Justice states that he faces 11 counts, including access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation.

Authorities claim the alleged activity took place between April 2020 and April 2024 and involved the use of a debit card connected to a company account without authorization. The total amount in question is approximately $343,293, according to federal officials.

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In addition to the financial allegations, prosecutors say Sanders attempted to interfere with the investigation.

Possible Penalties if Convicted

If found guilty, Sanders could face severe consequences under federal law. The charges carry potential penalties, including:

  • Up to 20 years in prison
  • Fines reaching $250,000
  • A period of supervised release following incarceration

Impact on Ministry and Public Trust

The case has sparked concern due to Sanders’ position as a spiritual leader. As ChurchLeaders noted, Sanders took to social media, where he posted a message saying, “I feel your prayers. God is already working and moving by His need you to pray a Matthew 5:44 prayer. I need you to pray for my enemy.”

Trust, stewardship and accountability are foundational in spiritual leadership, making cases like this particularly significant.

This case serves as a sobering reminder of the weight carried by those in positions of spiritual authority. In a time when the credibility of the church is under increasing scrutiny, moments like these highlight the importance of transparency and righteousness in leadership.

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.




Alex Jones’ Final Infowars Broadcast: ‘All Glory Goes to Jesus Christ’

Alex Jones has officially signed off from Infowars for the last time.

In a post on X, Jones gave credit to Jesus in His last sign off.

“All glory goes to Jesus Christ, our Heavenly Father, who leads, guides and directs us,” Jones stated. “We commit ourselves to God in this holy fight, and we are committed, and if God stands with us, who can stand against us?”

Jones expressed that he will continue to do media through a new app after satire site, The Onion, won the bid for it as he is going through liquidation for the $1 billion defamation lawsuit he must pay to the Sandy Hook shooting victims’ families after alleging that the tragedy was a hoax.

According to NBC, The Onion’s bid is currently hanging in the balance.

In his sign-off, Jones discussed his faith further.

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“This has been beyond epic, and this has been 100 percent organic and real,” he stated. “You know, when they sued us they would always ask everybody, ‘who gives the orders?’… my orders come from God, from my kinetics, from who I am for humanity…”

He then shifted his focus to the enemy and how he tries to trick us, saying that his biggest weapon is to get us to believe that good does not exist.

“Humanity is unstoppable if we get in alignment with God. Go to Christ, pray to Christ, ask for God to atone you, to rebuild we will win.”

Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact media@.