The college football season got underway last weekend, and players at The Ohio State University have shown that God is moving on campus in an incredible way.

These young warriors of God put together a massive faith event on Sunday, Aug. 25, and received thousands of those hungry for the presence of God. Multiple local churches from the Columbus area were involved in getting the event off the ground and the Holy Spirit showed up in a powerful way.

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As reported by The Lantern, “Senior running back TreVeyon Henderson, senior defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau, graduate wide received Emeka Egbuka, former Buckeyes wide receiver Kamryn Babb and more Ohio State football players helped lead the ceremony…”

The number of those in attendance varies, with some reports claiming 800-1,000 people, and others saying some 2,000 attended the spiritual awakening. No matter how many truly showed up, with eyewitness accounts, images and videos showing a substantial crowd, lives were transformed as prayer, testimonies, worship and baptisms invited the presence of God into their midst.

It is estimated between 50 and 80 people were baptized at the event, with many more being prayed for and worshipping in unity before the Lord.

“I just encourage you to step out in faith,” Babb said addressing the crowd. “Whatever you’re going through in life—whatever you’ve been through—I’m telling you there’s a God that desires you. So as we get into this worship, as we get into everything, we pray that you would see Him as He sees you. So as we get into this night, let’s give Him the glory.”

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According to Tuimoloau, the Lord had put it on his and several other players’ hearts to host such an event, and to show the world how their Lord and Savior has impacted their lives on and off the field.

“It’s one of those visions that the boys had and that I was blessed to be a part off,” says Tuimoloau. “Just being able to allow people to understand that we are more than football players, and there’s more that goes into our [lives] than getting a sack or getting a touchdown or getting a great catch—just understanding that this is what it’s all about.

“I don’t think anything I accomplish on that field compares to what is happening right now,” he adds.

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Egbuka revealed that this event was the result of years of prayer, faith and yearning for an opportunity to share the Gospel with their community, and show the world the power, love and salvation found in Jesus Christ.

“We were praying for years and years for an event like this, and we were praying with expectation—we serve a miracle-working God,” Egbuka says. “So we definitely had an expectation when it came out, but God did increasingly and abundantly more than what we thought. So, we’re just so blessed and thankful.”

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James Lasher is staff writer for Charisma Media.

While speeches and applause took place inside Chicago’s United Center during the Democratic National Convention last week, chaos often erupted outside. In the midst of it all, a group of Chicago street ministers boldly shared the gospel just outside the security perimeter.

“We went on a day where there were feminists, communists,” said Juan-Elias Riesco who leads “Chicago for Jesus,” a multi-denominational team supported by the city’s Metro Praise International Church.

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Riesco added, “When we were communicating with the Communist Revolutionaries of America, we had a great 10-15 minute conversation. We talked about Jesus, and we explained to them that the Bible is way more sufficient than any communist manifesto.”

He continued, “I had the privilege of ministering the gospel to a trans person. I looked at her and said, ‘Did you know that you were fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God? That God did not design you to be trans but made you perfectly as you are.'”

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Their encounters were often impactful—and occasionally shocking.

“So we know things can take a turn for the worst at any time,” Riesco said. “But brother, we believe God has called us to go to these places.”

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Charisma Media founder Stephen Strang’s exclusive interview with Donald Trump provided a rare glimpse into the convictions and heart of the former Democrat and New York real estate tycoon turned Republican firebrand. Citing guidance and wise counsel from leading Evangelical leaders including Franklin Graham and Paul White, Trump spoke candidly about serving the American people while in office, specifically American families, Christians and supporters of Israel, among others.

Here are four main edifying topical areas revealing Trump’s core principles driving his devotion to serving our country, that he discussed with Charisma.

1. Religious Liberty and Evangelical Support

“Religious liberty is the foundation—without religious liberty, you don’t have liberty,” Trump tells Charisma’s Strang, demonstrating his view that it is foundational to freedom. Trump reassures evangelicals and Catholics he will get the job done, after they felt they had been under attack by previous administrations, particularly regarding pro-life and marriage beliefs. Trump plans to repeal the Johnson Amendment, restricting churches and ministries from political engagement while maintaining tax-exempt status. He believes religious leaders should be free to express their views without fear of loss.

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2. Strong Family Values and Personal Guidance

Trump spoke about his strong bond with his adult children, attributing their success to his consistent guidance, especially in avoiding drugs and similar temptations. He also touched on the importance of loyalty, noting his close relationships with spiritual leaders, Graham and White among others, who supported him from the beginning of his political journey. He values loyalty and guidance from those who have been with him through thick and thin, particularly in matters of faith.

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3. Israel and Alliance with the U.S. and the West

Trump reaffirmed his strong support for Israel, noting his personal connection to Israel through his Jewish son-in-law. Setting his positions apart from the Obama administration, Trump believes in being a strong ally of Israel, which resonates with evangelical Christians who hold pro-Israel views.

4. Immigration Policies and National Security

For national policy on immigration, Trump affirms his view that immigration is a good thing for any country, when in an orderly, lawful manner, “I think that’s good, but we have to be careful,” pointing to conflict and turbulence affecting several European countries in recent years, singling out both Germany and France. Trump cites the lack of proper documentation and potential security threats posed by unvetted immigrants.

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As pointed out in Strang’s recent book, Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World, the world has grown more chaotic in the first years of the new century, but God’s wisdom remains timeless, trustworthy and applicable to every moment of our lives. Trump’s key points sum up his respect for religious liberty, family values, strong ties with Israel and responsibility in the role of president as he charts a vision for the future for a healthy and strong United States and a free, prosperous and free world.

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Vanessa Sivadge, a nurse formerly with Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, is sounding the alarm, again, about the dangers children are facing at the hands of the medical establishment.

For years now, doctors and nursing staff have been bringing in massive amounts of money from gender-affirming care for minors, aka child mutilation and sterilization.

After exposing TCH and the Medicaid fraud that was being committed in the name of these procedures on minors, Sivadge was fired and exposed as a whistleblower, and even received a visit from the federal government.

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This all occurred after her request for a transfer on religious grounds was denied.

In a statement to The Christian Post, Sivadge says, “I am a Christian, and my faith is the foundation of everything. That’s the reason why I’ve spoken out as I have.”

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And spoken out she has. In an exclusive report sent to political activist and author Christopher Rufo, she detailed how the FBI sent agents to her house in an attempt to threaten and intimidate her for her role in exposing TCH.

“I never thought that [my identity] would come to light, and that I would be ultimately visited by the federal government, wanting to intimidate me into silence,” she told The Christian Post.

“And so I think that instead of investigating medical institutions and organizations—in my case, a hospital—for wrongdoing and for illegal activity, the federal government was weaponized to come after people exposing crime and whistleblowers like me,” she continued.

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“And so that’s egregious. It’s something I never imagined in a million years would happen to me.”

But this is more than just a culture war taking place, this is a spiritual war according to Sivadge.

“Ephesians 5 says to have nothing to do with the worthless deeds of evil and darkness but instead expose them, and that everything exposed by the light becomes visible,” Sivadge said to CP.

“So that was really the foundation and the motivation for me to do what I’ve done, to speak out like I have. Because we have, I believe, a responsibility as Christians to bring to light what’s been done in the darkness,” she continued.

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The government of Nicaragua has shut down 1,500 non-profit organizations, including hundreds of evangelical religious groups.

They’re accused of failing to disclose financial statements, but opponents say it’s part of a crackdown on groups that aren’t allied with the government.

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It’s the latest move by the Nicaraguan regime of President Daniel Ortega to consolidate control over the country. Vice President Rosario Murillo and Interior Minister María Amelia Coronel are reportedly directly involved in the ongoing crackdown.

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Not only is the government shutting down the non-profit groups, but it’s also seizing their assets for the state. Vatican News reports, “The Attorney General’s Office will now be responsible for transferring movable and immovable assets on behalf of the State of Nicaragua.”

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For years the Nicaraguan government has targeted Roman Catholic leaders who have taken a stand against human rights abuses in the country. This time around, Vatican News says some Catholic groups have been targeted but the vast majority of the shuttered ministries were “affiliated with evangelical communities.”

Since 2018, over 5,200 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been wiped out by the government.

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An elderly survivor of a Soviet-era concentration camp was among the seven convicted this month for blocking access to an abortion clinic in a northern suburb of Detroit.

In a press release published Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that 89-year-old Eva Edl and six other defendants were found guilty for their involvement on Aug. 27 in a “blockade of a reproductive health care clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan.”

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Edl was forced into a concentration camp as a child in the 1940s by Yugoslavian dictator Josip Broz Tito, a communist, before ultimately fleeing to the United States.

The defendants were convicted of a felony conspiracy against rights — a statute originally intended to be used against the vigilantism of the Ku Klux Klan — and a violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act. A sentencing hearing is forthcoming.

In addition to Edl, the jury convicted Chester Gallagher, Heather Idoni, Joel Curry, Justin Phillips, Cal Zastrow as well as his daughter, Eva Zastrow. The conspiracy charge alone could result in a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence for each defendant.

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The charges against the seven defendants were born out of a peaceful protest, where the group stood outside the Northland Family Planning Clinic in Sterling Heights, Michigan, alongside other pro-lifers. Edl and Idoni were additionally convicted for their participation in a pro-life protest at the Women’s Health Clinic in Saginaw, Michigan.

Edl credited her faith in God for giving her the strength to endure the trial and noted that suffering for Jesus’ sake is spiritually refining her.

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The IDF spokesman announced early in the morning (Sunday) that it had launched a pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah in Lebanon and that the forces were “attacking proactively to remove the threat”.

The strikes came after the IDF detected “Hezbollah’s preparations to launch missiles and rockets at Israel”. Hundreds of targets have been attacked so far in large areas of Lebanon.

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari released a statement at the time of the attacks.

“In the past hour, we identified extensive preparation by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to fire toward the Israeli Home Front. After extensive identification, the IAF and Northern Command began proactively and broadly striking Hezbollah targets in order to remove the threats aimed at the citizens of Israel,” Hagari said. “We are removing threats against the Israeli home front. Dozens of IAF jets are currently striking targets in various locations in southern Lebanon. We are continuing to remove threats, and to intensively strike against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.”

“‌‏This follows more than 6,700 rockets, missiles, and explosive UAVs fired by Hezbollah at Israeli families, homes, and communities since October 8th,” Hagari continued.

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Hezbollah responded with fire of its own shortly after the IDF strikes.

Alerts of rocket fire and hostile aircraft penetration were activated in the Western and Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights. One person was slightly injured by shrapnel near Nahariya. A rocket hit a house in Moshav Manot in the Western Galilee. Residents of the conflict line and Golan settlements have been instructed to stay near protected areas.

According to political sources, Israel is preparing for Hezbollah’s response in the immediate time frame. Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport has been temporarily closed, with some flights being diverted to Cyprus.

Public transportation across much of Israel’s north has reportedly been canceled following the Hezbollah response.

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The Municipality of Acre instructed residents to stay near shelters and reduce unnecessary travel. In nearby Haifa, public shelters were opened, according to a municipality spokesperson.

Hezbollah claimed its attacks were in response to the killing of the commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month.

“We launched an air offensive with a large number of drones towards deep Israel and military targets. Military operations will take time, we are on the highest alert,” the group said in a statement.

According to The New York Times, the IDF destroyed launchers that were planned to fire toward Tel Aviv at 5 a.m.

About 45 minutes later, 150 launches and UAVs were detected targeting the Galilee, the Golan Heights, Acre, Ein Hamfaretz, Safed and Ma’alot.

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A political source told N12 News after the attacks in Lebanon: “This is not an attack to start a war, but rather the removal of a serious threat to millions of Israel citizens. The continuation of the escalation depends on Hezbollah’s action.”

Sean Savett, a spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council, said President Joe Biden is “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.

“At his direction, senior U.S. officials have been communicating continuously with their Israeli counterparts,” Savett said. “We will keep supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, and we will keep working for regional stability.”

Later on Sunday morning, Ben-Gurion Airport announced it would resume normal operations.

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the resumption of flights to and from the international airport after a brief suspension due to the Israeli Air Force pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and the anticipated response.

Operations at Ben-Gurion Airport resumed at 7 a.m., according to spokesman Roy Steinmetz.

This article originally appeared on ALL ISRAEL NEWS, and is reposted with permission.

The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.

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Dr. Anthony Fauci was recently hospitalized after contracting the West Nile virus (WNV), a spokesperson confirmed.

The 83-year-old former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) was hospitalized for six days but has since returned home and is expected to make a full recovery.

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The West Nile virus, which entered the U.S. in 1999, is now the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the country, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The virus is primarily spread through the bite of an infected mosquito, typically from the Culex species, which contract the virus from feeding on infected birds.

While many people infected with WNV do not exhibit symptoms, some may experience fever, headaches, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or rash. There are currently no vaccines or specific treatments for the virus.

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Last year, more than 1,800 people in the U.S. were hospitalized due to WNV, with 182 fatalities reported, according to CDC data.

This article originally appeared on American Faith, and is reposted with permission.

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This is a developing story…

The IDF spokesman announced early in the morning (Sunday) that it had launched a pre-emptive strike against Hezbollah in Lebanon and that the forces were “attacking proactively to remove the threat”.

The strikes came after the IDF detected “Hezbollah’s preparations to launch missiles and rockets at Israel”. Hundreds of targets have been attacked so far in large areas of Lebanon.

IDF spokesman Brig. Gen. Daniel Hagari released a statement at the time of the attacks.

“In the past hour, we identified extensive preparation by the Hezbollah terrorist organization to fire toward the Israeli Home Front. After extensive identification, the IAF and Northern Command began proactively and broadly striking Hezbollah targets in order to remove the threats aimed at the citizens of Israel,” Hagari said. “We are removing threats against the Israeli home front. Dozens of IAF jets are currently striking targets in various locations in southern Lebanon. We are continuing to remove threats, and to intensively strike against the Hezbollah terrorist organization.”

“‌‏This follows more than 6,700 rockets, missiles, and explosive UAVs fired by Hezbollah at Israeli families, homes, and communities since October 8th,” Hagari continued.

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Hezbollah responded with fire of its own shortly after the IDF strikes.

Alerts of rocket fire and hostile aircraft penetration were activated in the Western and Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights. One person was slightly injured by shrapnel near Nahariya. A rocket hit a house in Moshav Manot in the Western Galilee. Residents of the conflict line and Golan settlements have been instructed to stay near protected areas.

According to political sources, Israel is preparing for Hezbollah’s response in the immediate time frame. Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport has been temporarily closed, with some flights being diverted to Cyprus.

Public transportation across much of Israel’s north has reportedly been canceled following the Hezbollah response.

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The Municipality of Acre instructed residents to stay near shelters and reduce unnecessary travel. In nearby Haifa, public shelters were opened, according to a municipality spokesperson.

Hezbollah claimed its attacks were in response to the killing of the commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month.

“We launched an air offensive with a large number of drones towards deep Israel and military targets. Military operations will take time, we are on the highest alert,” the group said in a statement.

According to The New York Times, the IDF destroyed launchers that were planned to fire toward Tel Aviv at 5 a.m.

About 45 minutes later, 150 launches and UAVs were detected targeting the Galilee, the Golan Heights, Acre, Ein Hamfaretz, Safed and Ma’alot.

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A political source told N12 News after the attacks in Lebanon: “This is not an attack to start a war, but rather the removal of a serious threat to millions of Israel citizens. The continuation of the escalation depends on Hezbollah’s action.”

Sean Savett, a spokesman for the U.S. National Security Council, said President Joe Biden is “closely monitoring events in Israel and Lebanon.

“At his direction, senior U.S. officials have been communicating continuously with their Israeli counterparts,” Savett said. “We will keep supporting Israel’s right to defend itself, and we will keep working for regional stability.”

Later on Sunday morning, Ben-Gurion Airport announced it would resume normal operations.

Israel’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the resumption of flights to and from the international airport after a brief suspension due to the Israeli Air Force pre-emptive strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon and the anticipated response.

Operations at Ben-Gurion Airport resumed at 7 a.m., according to spokesman Roy Steinmetz.

This article originally appeared on ALL ISRAEL NEWS, and is reposted with permission.

The All Israel News Staff is a team of journalists in Israel.

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A Texas public school district, Keller Independent School District, has implemented a policy that mandates the use of pronouns matching students’ biological sex, as listed on their birth certificates, regardless of the students’ pronoun preferences or gender identity.

The policy, which has sparked considerable controversy, also requires that parents be notified if their child requests to be addressed by a different name or pronoun at school. Furthermore, parents must provide written consent for any such changes to be acknowledged by school staff.

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The policy has faced strong opposition from students and advocacy groups. During a public comment session, Kennedy Schultz, a high school senior, criticized the district for prioritizing what she called “a political agenda” over the well-being of students.

Another senior, Madison Hickman, described the policy as promoting an atmosphere of “fear and isolation,” arguing that it undermines the values of compassion and inclusion.

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The American Civil Liberties Union also expressed concerns, sending a letter to the district warning that the policy could be seen as discriminatory. Despite this, the Keller ISD board moved forward with the policy.

Keller ISD has previously been at the center of controversy, notably in 2022 when it temporarily removed dozens of books from school shelves for review, including the Bible. The district’s actions reflect ongoing debates about gender identity, free speech and parental rights in education.

This article originally appeared on American Faith, and is reposted with permission.

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