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After police vacated an area of Seattle, protesters took over a few blocks of the city, naming the area the Capitol Hill Organized Protest or CHOP. One megachurch pastor from out of state sees CHOP as an opportunity for ministry. Find out more about this pastor in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A legal battle has ensued between Jim Bakker and the Arkansas attorney general after Pastor Jim hosted a natural health expert. The expert discussed "The Jim Bakker Show" what a particular “Silver Solution” could potentially do to combat various forms of the coronavirus. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Near the place where George Floyd was murdered at the hands of police last month, charismatic evangelists and worship leaders are seeking God for revival. Some believe this is insensitive, and it's being debated in the Christian community. Listen to find out more about this move in Minneapolis from host Taylor Berglund.

During a recent conversation about race and the church, a megachurch pastor suggested that the phrase “white privilege” should be replaced by “white blessing.” But after strong criticism, Pastor Louie Giglio has said he was wrong and has apologized. In this episode with host Taylor Berglund, find out what the pastor said and how he feels about it now.

Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., responded to President Trump after he signed “The Safe Policing for Safe Communities Act.” In this episode, find out from host John Matarazzo what Alveda thinks of this new executive order that will impact communities.

Phil Vischer, the co-creator of the popular children's brand VeggieTales, has a message for America. In a special video, Vischer helps Americans "make sense" of the moment we're living in. Find out how you can watch the video from host John Matarazzo in this episode.

Empowered21 is an international event, held online in June this year, that reached more than 100,000 people from 197 nations. Host Taylor Berglund shares in this episode about this phenomenal global gathering.

Fans can't wait to see the Pentecostal pastor who won "The Voice" live in concert, and they'll soon have the opportunity. Find out more from host John Matarazzo in this episode.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently took time to visit Pastor Robert Morris and other leaders in the Dallas area to discuss the state of racism and police brutality in America. Learn more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

"The Chosen," a multi-season streaming series on the life of Christ, is seeing great success during the coronavirus shutdown. Find out in this episode with host John Matarazzo who's behind the production of this series and why it's been so successful.

The Birmingham Board of Education severed its contracts with Church of the Highlands, leaving two of the church’s campuses without buildings in only a few months. Why? The pastor had liked some conservative posts on social media. Find out more in this episode with Taylor Berglund.

Spirit-filled servants of God are seeing baptisms happening in Minneapolis near where George Floyd's brutal death occurred and sparked protests around the globe. Not only that, but miracles are happening too. Find out more about the Holy Spirit's activity in such a volatile city in this episode with John Matarazzo.

America is a deeply divided country right now. Many believe you either have to be on the side of protesters or on the side of police. You have to support the left or the right. You have to support justice and equality or law and order. But Pastor Miles McPherson believes there's a third option: unity. McPherson talks to host Taylor Berglund about how to honor what we share in common, seek humility...

Protests against police brutality and in support of racial justice have spread into city streets across the U.S. Many Christian leaders are taking part. Find out which leaders are participating and why in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker participated in a March for Justice and defied his own orders, yet he will not allow churches in the state to open for services. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Letitia Wright, who played Shuri in the Black Panther and The Avengers movies, is working with the YouVersion Bible app to inspire people in their walk with Christ. Find out more about the Marvel actress and her Bible reading plan in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Timothy Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, announced recently that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Taylor Berglund shares in this episode specific ways to pray for this pastor as he battles this difficult disease.

One of the protest leaders from the Tiananmen Square massacre in China more than 30 years ago has an inspiring message for today’s young people protesting in America. Hear what he has to say in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

The Jordanian government is threatening to sever ties with Israel because of Israel's plans to annex areas on the West Bank. Find out more about this conflict in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Clashes between police officers and protesters made headlines last week, as protests for racial justice spread to almost every major American city. On Pentecost Sunday, a church group that had come to pray for their city got caught in the crossfire. Find out more from Taylor Berglund in this episode.

Grammy-winning contemporary Christian music artist Amy Grant is recovering from open-heart surgery performed in early June. Find out about the condition she's had since birth in this episode with host John Matarazzo. 

Christian rock singer Jon Steingard from the band Hawk Nelson recently renounced his faith in God. Steingard says doubts have been nagging him for some time. In this episode, host Taylor Berglund shares how Christian musicians and leaders are responding to this news.

CBN's Pat Robertson called out President Donald Trump for his threat to call in the military to suppress riots in U.S. cities after the tragic death of George Floyd. Host John Matarazzo reports on Robertson's comments in this episode.

On Pentecost Sunday, protests sparked by the death of George Floyd and the issue of police brutality against African-Americans spread to cities across the U.S. One pastor took the next step of encouraging members of his megachurch to peacefully participate in the protests. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Joel Osteen, pastor of one of the largest churches in the United States, generally stays out of the political realm. But recently, Osteen joined protesters from his community and from the Black Lives Matter movement to march in the streets of Houston and advocate for racial justice. Find out what motivated him to do so in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.