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Despite all the bad news surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic, church leaders are reporting some refreshing good news. Church Answers founder and CEO Thom Rainer says God is doing good things through the local church. Learn how in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

Willow Creek Community Church lost its founding pastor, Bill Hybels, when he stepped down in 2018 in the wake of a sex scandal. Now, two years later, the church has found a new senior pastor. Listen as host Jenny Rose Spaudo reports on how the church found new leadership in this difficult season.

When as a couple, you face a storm such as job loss, financial pressure, a family member's illness or the death of a child, will your marriage hold up? If you're not in a storm right now (and with COVID-19, most of us are), you will be. In this episode, authors Gene and Carol Kent share the godly secrets they've learned to help give your marriage "Staying Power." Listen to this engaging interview...

Steve Douglass took over the leadership of Campus Crusade for Christ, now called Cru, after Bill Bright concluded his tenure. Now, after decades of service, Douglass is leaving the presidency of one of the largest Christian ministries in the world. Find out what's next for Cru in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

At the time of this recording, COVID-19—also known as the coronavirus—has killed more than 128,000 people worldwide and infected over 2 million. In the face of this tragedy, a well-known intercessor is calling for Christians to get on their knees. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Franklin Graham's Samaritan’s Purse organization set up a field hospital in New York City to help patients with COVID-19. But lately, LGBT activists have been opposing the work because of the charity’s statement of faith. Learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

California pastor and evangelist Greg Laurie saw thousands come to Christ on Palm Sunday. Many may have attended the online service that day, thanks to a tweet from President Donald Trump. Learn more as host John Matarazzo shares how Holy Spirit drew thousands to Harvest Christian Fellowship that weekend.

Three churches are suing California Governor Gavin Newsom and other officials for their COVID-19 laws that have clamped donw on religious services. The pastors of these churches say the regulations are restricting their First Amendment rights. Find out more about this story from host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

As the world fights the coronavirus pandemic, some U.S. churches find themselves fighting for the right to peacably assemble. In Louisville, Kentucky, one congregation decided to meet together but stay in their cars, but they didn't expect to raise the ire of local government in doing so. Listen to learn more about this story from host John Matarazzo.

This Easter Sunday was an unusual one for many people, with millions staying indoors to avoid infection and health care workers rushing to provide aid for many afflicted with COVID-19. But Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, found a way to honor doctors and Christ alike on Easter. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Strong storms swept through the southern United States on Easter Sunday. At least 20 people were killed as multiple tornadoes touched down. Learn more in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

On Good Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and a couple of pastors paused to commemorate the significance of Easter weekend. This comes during a time of rising death counts due to the global pandemic. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Who has the worst fight of their marriage while still on their honeymoon? Pastor, author and marriage counselor Rob Flood shares in this episode how that happened to him and his wife, Gina, and how God used their struggles to teach him some valuable, gospel-focused communication tools.  

In the midst of a lot of loss and pain, the COVID-19 pandemic has also led to some incredible acts of kindness and charity. This month, a Christian movie mogul paid the grocery bill for thousands of seniors at more than 44 grocery stores. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

A Virginia church violated the state’s orders not to hold church services during the coronavirus pandemic. Because of that, police have served a summons to the church’s pastor. Find out more from host Jenny Rose Spaudo in this episode.

Despite restrictions due to the coronavirus, two sidewalk counselors at a Virginia abortion clinic spoke to the teenage mother of twins while being careful to follow social distancing. The counselors helped the mom make the decision to avoid the abortion clinic and save her babies. Find out more in this episode with host John Matarazzo.

A megachurch leader in Mexico was facing charges of child rape and human trafficking, but now, a court has dropped those charges. Find out what’s happening in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

A California pastor says he resigned from his position as a city councilman so he could host communion at an in-person Palm Sunday service. In this episode with host Taylor Berglund, find out why this communion service was so important to this pastor.

In this series episode with host Kendra Semmen, author Angie Ward says although the issue of complementarianism vs. egalitarianism isn’t a “first-tier” issue like the doctrine of the gospel, she appreciates both views. Having come from a background that believes women should not be pastors, she now believes they have that right in Christ. Rather than focusing on power, Christians concerned about t...

During Holy Week, a group of many high-profile pastors, teachers, authors and artists are teaming up for a 10-hour live stream to encourage the church. Find out more about this special event in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Host Jenny Rose Spaudo shares a touching story about a group of nurses who went to the roof of their hospital to pray for COVID-19 patients. One nurse opens up about the powerful experience. Listen to this episode for a good-news story.

Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share the truths behind their new book, "You Can Trust God to Write Your Story." In this interview with host Marti Pieper, learn how God brought this widower and never-married Bible teacher together and how stories from Scripture, fellow believers and their own lives encourage them to keep trusting His sovereign hand.

Some churches in Kentucky defied their state’s coronavirus order and held in-person services on Palm Sunday. Find out why in this episode with host Jenny Rose Spaudo.

For many churches, this year's Easter Sunday will be unorthodox, with services streaming online and buildings sitting empty due to the coronavirus pandemic—on what is historically one of the busiest weeks of church attendance in the U.S. Yet the head of one of the largest church denominations is finding plenty of reasons to pray and praise. Find out more in this episode with host Taylor Berglund.

Host Jenny Rose Spaudo gives an update to the story about Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne’s arrest. After the megachurch pastor was arrested for holding church services during a coronavirus stay-at-home order, the county decided to recognize religious organizations as “essential.”