Newsmakers

On today’s Newsmakers: prophecy in Israel, rejecting God, and a rock star speaks out.

For KING + COUNTRY, one of the most popular Christian and inspirational bands around, is gearing up for the Christmas season in a big way. Just months after singers Joel and Luke Smallbone brought their family's story to the big screen in biopic "Unsung Hero," the duo are heading back to theaters with a new project: "A Drummer Boy Christmas Live." The cinematic experience, which will run from Dec....

It's been two years since social media influencer Oli London officially detransitioned and embarked on a faith-filled journey toward true peace and joy. "Life has changed very dramatically," he recently told CBN News. "I wake up every day with a sense of purpose, a sense of duty ... I feel a lot happier every single day." London, who has openly spoken about his Christian faith, said it has been "e...

A documentary filmmaker is on a mission to explore the authenticity of ancient Bible prophecies. Tim Mahoney, whose new film "Patterns Of Evidence: The Israel Dilemma – Ancient Prophecies" hits theaters Nov. 13, 14, and 17, told CBN News the events unfolding in the Middle East today are intricately tied to what we see happening in the Old and New Testaments. Mahoney said the roots of his new movie...

Author Joel Rosenberg believes some of the events unfolding around us hold biblical significance, particularly when it comes to Israel and the Middle East. Rosenberg, an expert on biblical prophecy who now lives in Israel, recently spoke with CBN News about Hamas, the war in Gaza, and how current events might play into what the Bible says about future happenings and the end of days.    "That is th...

A Hollywood director and producer is offering a lens into a truly unique profession, showing audiences what it's really like to be a military combat chaplain. Richard Hull's new film, "Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain's Journey," which releases in theaters Nov. 8, gives audiences a chance to better understand these unsung heroes' experiences. "I knew nothing about military chaplains," he told CB...

John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined over 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, believes these reports provide faith-building evidence of God and the Bible. Burke, author of the new book "Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted," told CBN News why he believes these experiences corroborate Scripture and detai...

Filmmaker Tim Mahoney has long been on a mission to help viewers look at the Bible in new and innovative ways, exploring proof for the Exodus among other topics. His latest two-part project, "Seven Churches of Revelation," is a project he believes to be "really important for Christians today." "Many people are wondering — they're feeling uneasy about the future, and they're wondering, 'Are we livi...

The Rev. Franklin Graham joins the show to break down his take on the 2024 presidential election, his advice to Christians who end up upset over the results — and what he believes is sowing moral chaos in America.

A Christian pastor believes the "most neglected spiritual practice in the modern world" is fasting and contends "it may be more needed than ever." Darren Whitehead, senior pastor of Church of the City in Nashville, Tennessee, is out with a book "The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most," in which he addresses the need to apply principles of fasting to our digital...

On today's "Newsmakers," we're discussing a debated issue in Christian circles: generational curses. Our guest today is Pastor Mike Signorelli, who’s here to talk about his powerful new book, "Inherit Your Freedom." In this episode, we get into what generational curses are, the battle over the concept, why so many churches avoid the subject, and how these spiritual battles could be shaping your li...

Joe Kennedy, the high school football coach who won a major Supreme Court victory in his battle to pray at the 50-yard line, will see his harrowing story come to the big screen this week. The film "Average Joe" hits theaters Oct. 11 and will cover Kennedy's personal story as well as his journey to taking a "stand for God publicly" and "taking a knee in prayer after each game," according to a synop...

CBN's Billy Hallowell caught up with Skillet singer John Cooper to talk about a wide range of topics, including what he sees as the ills plaguing America and the solutions to them. 

On today’s "Newsmakers" we share audio from this week's TV episode: a baker’s victory, a father challenges a public school, and how a coach changed the country through prayer.

Is part of America's massive mental health malaise actually rooted in a spiritual crisis? That's what Dr. George Barna, co-founder and director of research at the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University, is arguing, noting that some people seeking medication and counseling are actually "treating the wrong problem."   "We're in a situation where the best estimates [are] that we hav...

Singer Danny Gokey wants to be seen as a "truth and love teller," encouraging fellow believers to be as "wise as serpents and gentle as doves." It's a powerful and important quest in a divided and chaotic culture — one in which biblical truth is sometimes treated with disdain. Regardless, Gokey believes there's a responsibility to speak about what's right, true, and good. "We should never get away...

Actor Eric Close loves a good redemption story. That's why he signed on to star in "Average Joe," a film about Joe Kennedy, the high school football coach who won a major Supreme Court victory in his years-long battle to pray following games on the 50-yard line. "I love second-chance stories," Close told CBN News. The "Nashville" star, who portrays Kennedy, said the movie tells the former coach's...

Max Lucado has covered a lot of ground over the years as a pastor, author, and Gospel communicator. Most recently, he released a book about the biblical end times titled, "What Happens Next? A Traveler's Guide Through the End of this Age." It's a subject Lucado felt compelled to tackle. He said the "condition of the world" and the things happening in Israel, Gaza, Russia, Ukraine, China, Taiwan, a...

On today’s "Newsmakers": a pastor’s victory, a Christian school canceled, and an actor’s prayer. This is part of our Friday series offering audio of our weekly TV show! Tune in Monday for new interviews here on the "Newsmakers" podcast.

Actress and producer Roma Downey has built a long career in Hollywood, creating TV and film content that inspires and entertains. The “Touched By An Angel” star has also carried her uplifting, family-friendly messages into literary works, including a new children’s book, “A Message in the Moon.” Downey said her touching new book is deeply personal, with the concept predicated upon her childhood. “...

Christian baker Jack Phillips has been locked in a long legal battle over his refusal to make cakes for a same-sex wedding and a gender transition. But after more than a decade of court battles, Phillips recently won a major victory at the Colorado Supreme Court.   Phillips, owner of Masterpiece Cakeshop, joins his attorney John Bursch, senior counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, to tell CBN New...

A California dad is taking legal action after claiming his children's school district won't allow him to opt his kids out of lessons that violate their sincerely held religious beliefs. "Carlos and Jenny Encinas’ children attended an elementary school in Encinitas, California, where their 11-year-old’s teacher read a book and required activities that conflict with their sincerely held religious be...

Duane Chapman, more commonly known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is known for chasing down criminals. But he's also on a mission to help people connect with the Gospel. Chapman, author of the new book "Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption," told CBN News he was brought up in a Christian home by a praying mom. "I knew more than most people did, right from wr...

On today’s "Newsmakers": a warning to the West, radical forgiveness, and battling cancel culture.

Country singer Granger Smith stunned fans when he announced he would be retiring from music to pursue ministry, with the musician telling CBN Digital how he plans to serve the Lord. "I'm just so excited about it," he said. "I have so much joy just even thinking about it." Smith said he's already begun speaking before audiences about his Christian faith. While he once traversed the nation and world...