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Christian Teen Wows ‘American Idol’ With Powerful Song About God and Sin
A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about God, sin, and truth. Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, belted out the ballad while playing her guitar, leaving show judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in awe. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS
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Ex-Slave Forced into Islam Meets Jesus
A Christian nonprofit worker helping bring Sudanese slaves to freedom revealed a touching story that showcases the physical and spiritual importance of his organization’s work. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), recently joined CBN News Christians to explain how Christians and indigenous religions in South Sudan have been the hardest
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‘Casting Spells’: Man’s Obsessions with Occult and Ouija Boards Shattered in Radical Encounter With God
“I was very involved in the occult, channeling spirits, casting spells, playing with a Ouija board six to eight hours a day—all of those things.” That’s how military veteran and artist Timothy Gagnon describes his early years, explaining how he descended into evil practices as a young man. Now, decades later, Gagnon is on a
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Hulu Quickly Reverses Decision After Rejecting Church’s Ad for ‘Religious Indoctrination’
Streaming platform Hulu has reportedly reversed course after rejecting a Texas church’s advertisement promoting church services, a decision announced by First Liberty Institute, a religious liberty law firm. “We are grateful to Hulu for its quick response to our demand letter and for accepting Hulen Street Church’s ad,” Jeremy Dys, senior counsel at First Liberty
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Noah’s Ark Controversy: Theologian’s Genesis Flood Claim Ignites Social Media Reaction
A theologian who sparked an intense social media debate when he posited the Bible’s Noah’s ark narrative was potentially speaking about a regional—and not a global—flood is now speaking out to offer further context on his theory. Gavin Ortlund, president of Truth Unites, told CBN News he initially made his argument in a highly watched
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Iranian Muslims Find Jesus in Truly Miraculous Ways: ‘God Is Using Dreams’
One of the leaders of an organization working to spread the gospel to Iranians reports that claims of Middle Easterners encountering Jesus in dreams are “quite common,” with the Lord using these interactions to draw individuals closer to Him. “God is using [dreams] to speak to Iranians all the time,” Lana Silk, U.S. director of
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Sudanese Christian Slaves Saved in Modern-Day Underground Railroad: ‘Extremely Dangerous Work’
An organization combatting Christian persecution across the globe recently announced it helped free 1,500 Sudanese slaves last year, bringing the total liberated over the past three decades to over 100,000. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International, told CBN News Christians and followers of indigenous religions in South Sudan have been the
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Sign of the End Times? Greg Laurie Breaks Down Magog, Ezekiel Prophecies, and Hamas Horror
War. Rumors of war. Chaos. Love of the self. Some might argue the signs of the end of days are all around us, with current events sparking plenty of questions about our proximity to the biblical end times. Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, is among those who have openly discussed
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Comedian Issues Bold Proclamation, Challenges Atheist Bill Maher to Read ‘The Case for Christ’: ‘I Believe in Jesus’
Famed comedian Bill Maher is well known for his atheism, but a fellow performer recently appeared on his “Club Random” podcast and implored him to look a bit deeper than his skepticism typically allows. Comedian Chris Distefano shared his own belief in Jesus with Maher and told the “Real Time” host he should take a
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Should Christians Cancel Alistair Begg Over His LGBTQ Wedding Response?
Should Pastor Alistair Begg be canceled over his controversial comments about LGBTQ weddings and his subsequent refusal to repent? That’s essentially the question at the center of ongoing debate over Begg’s views on same-sex nuptials. Begg came under fire for comments made on his podcast last September, during which he responded to a grandmother whose
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Emmy-Winning Actor Reveals His Journey Toward Jesus on Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’
Emmy Award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser shared his powerful story of getting sober and fixing his marriage Wednesday night on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Hauser, who recently won an Emmy for his portrayal of infamous serial killer Larry Hall in the true crime miniseries “Black Bird,” also took a moment to offer a
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Roma Downey’s Amazing Testament of the American Dream
Actress Roma Downey’s career has been defined by major projects that have had a deep cultural impact. From her starring role in “Touched By an Angel” to her co-creation of “The Bible” series, Downey has always sought to focus on faith, family and positivity. That quest continues with her new children’s book, “A Message in
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Comedian Rob Schneider Discovers Jesus, Forgiveness
Comedian Rob Schneider is increasingly speaking about his faith, heralding the importance of forming a foundation on God and forgiving others. “Jesus only lets you stray so much,” Schneider recently told CBN News of his decision to re-embrace the faith he once found as a teenager. “At a certain point, He grabbed me again and
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‘We Serve a Miracle-Working God!’ Wife of Pastor Shot in Head Incredible Update
The wife of an Arizona pastor who was shot in the head while street preaching has revealed stunning details surrounding her husband’s miracle recovery. “We serve a miracle-working God,” Zulya Schmidt wrote in a Sunday Instagram post, sharing photos and a video of her husband, Hans, doing remarkably well just months after he was nearly
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‘Wonder Years’ Star Reveals Powerful Lessons Learned From Journey in the Bible
Actress Danica McKellar recently revealed the lessons she learned after reading the entire Bible in a year, sharing how she “really enjoyed it” and was left feeling deeply comforted. “For me, reading the Bible, I just have to say, I felt so comforted,” McKellar said. “And oddly so, even during the chapters like getting through Job,
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