Newsmakers

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...

It's been 10 years since ISIS terrorists brutally murdered journalist James Foley, releasing a gruesome video of the killing that absolutely shocked the world. Diane Foley, the late reporter's mother, has spent much of the last decade devoting her life to helping other hostage families who have faced the same terror she experienced.   Foley's family first realized something was wrong when he didn'...

"I have never imagined it [would] be a year of war." That's what Dr. Shafir Botner, a veteran helicopter paramedic and director of Magen David Adom’s Paramedic School, told CBN News while reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Hamas' horrific Oct. 7 terror attack. Botner, who has seen many things over his more than two decades helping those in peril, said Israel has always had its struggles and...

Dr. Corey A. DeAngelis has made a name for himself as an advocate for education freedom, but he's been the focus over the past week of media stories surrounding decade-old appearances in adult films. DeAngelis, who was reportedly fired by the American Federation for Children (AFC) after the videos came to light, sat down with CBN News to discuss these stories, claims from activists that his past m...

Ex-witch Sarah Anne Sumpolec once found herself enraptured by incantations, Tarot cards, and casting spells — until an encounter with Jesus transformed her perspective. Decades later, she’s now a devout Christian who shares her experience as a former real-life teenage witch to help people see God’s power to change lives and perspectives. Her harrowing story of engaging the spirit world and nearly...

Actor Kirk Cameron, who shot to fame in the 1980s while starring in the show "Growing Pains," has gone on to become a Christian hero to millions, creatively sharing his faith and views with the masses. Most recently, he partnered with Brave Books, a company producing Christian and faith-based children's projects, and is now preparing to produce and star in a kids' show called "Adventures with Iggy...

A former staff member at a public college in New York City is fighting back after claiming she was fired after becoming a Christian. Teona Pagan was the fellowships and public service program coordinator at City University of New York's Research Foundation until she requested a religious accommodation that she claims was denied.   Pagan, who filed a lawsuit Aug. 28, told CBN News her job as the fe...

A persecution watchdog is sounding alarm about the grim and dire conditions for Christians inside North Korea. The hermit nation has long been one of the most diabolical Christian persecutors, but a new report from Christian Solidarity Worldwide titled "North Korea: We Cannot Look Away," underscores the true gravity of the deteriorating conditions inside the hermit nation. The document commemorate...

Welcome to the Friday recap, where we provide the audio version of the "Newsmakers" TV show. Get full interviews Monday-Thursday and the audio version of the TV show each and every Friday. On today's episode: myths about hell, a contentious election cycle, and a father’s road to forgiveness.

"The Chosen," the TV series that chronicles the lives of Jesus and His disciples, has become a global phenomenon, sparking spin-off projects, memorabilia, and more. Among the projects that stem from the popular show are a book series and interactive Bible study aimed at helping viewers better connect with Scripture.   Amanda Jenkins, wife of "The Chosen" show runner Dallas Jenkins, most recently a...

Darren Whitehead, pastor of Church Of The City in Nashville, Tennessee, and author of "The Digital Fast: 40 Days to Detox Your Mind and Reclaim What Matters Most," joins "Newsmakers" to discuss why he believes "traditional fasting is probably the most neglected spiritual practice in the modern world." He also explores why he believes it's essential to engage in fasts from technology. Hear what he...

Joasia was a Jewish infant in German-occupied Poland in 1942 when she was smuggled out of a Warsaw ghetto in a backpack and her life was miraculously spared. The baby, who was born amid Adolf Hitler's murderous campaign, survived due to the kindness of strangers and truly prodigious happenings — events her daughter, Karen Kirsten, regularly shares with audiences. What's perhaps most shocking is th...

Tasha Layton is known for her Gospel-themed music, but the Christian singer's journey to faith-based music took some truly unique twists and turns. Layton, 41, told CBN News that her journey from singing backup for Katy Perry to embarking on her own quest into Christian music taught her a major lesson: the importance of "trusting God with every step." "Before I entered music to do my own music, th...

On today’s Newsmakers: a pastor’s victory, a Christian school canceled, and an actor’s prayer.

John Bevere joins the show to explain what it means to truly fear God. Listen to him on this powerful episode of Newsmakers!

Davey Blackburn faced an absolute nightmare Nov. 10, 2015, when he arrived home from a morning workout to find his wife, Amanda, experiencing what he thought was a health crisis. But he soon found out she had been shot by an intruder who barged into their Indianapolis home. It's a harrowing story told in Blackburn's new book, "Nothing Is Wasted: A True Story of Hope, Forgiveness, and Finding Purpo...

A pro-life leader is sounding off after last week's presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Kelsey Pritchard, state director of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, told CBN News she believes Harris distorted and misled about various issues surrounding the unborn.   Her organization is also challenging ABC News' David Muir and Linsey Davis, who mod...

A Washington pastor has scored a major victory after being arrested at least twice for preaching the Gospel in public. Pastor Matthew Meinecke's battle against Seattle officials recently came to a close, according to Nate Kellum, senior counsel at First Liberty Institute.  The lawyer told CBN News how the situation began in June 24, 2022, how it was resolved — and why it matters. FOLLOW CBN'S NEWS...

This week's full "Newsmakers" TV show features a Gold Star mom speaking out, pro-Life protesters’ plight, and an explanation of the horrific Christian persecution unfolding in Bangladesh.

When one thinks about Bravo's "The Real Housewives" franchise, many things likely come to mind. But "Jesus-loving" and "Christian" generally aren't two of the first descriptors to materialize. Yet Lydia McLaughlin, who formerly starred on "The Real Housewives of Orange County," fully embraces these titles, and openly shares her faith with the masses.  In fact, McLaughlin, who left the show in 2018...

Author Michael Hingson's survival story has been inspiring people for years. Hingson, who is blind, escaped the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, with his trusty guide dog Roselle. He worked in Tower I on the 78th floor and was able to make it all the way down the stairs to the bottom floor and get away from the buildings before they collapsed.   When the terror attack unfolded and a plane hit...

A Vermont Christian school is forging a continued legal battle after being kicked out of a state-sponsored athletic league that puts its students at a profound disadvantage. Mid Vermont Christian School, a K-12 institution in Quechee, Vermont, found itself in the headlines last year after its girls' basketball team declined to play against a team that included a biological male.   "The Mid Vermont...

We're starting the week off with a look back at an episode of the TV show that recently aired. On today’s "Newsmakers": Olympic chaos, a coffee shop under fire, and Biden’s Supreme Court shake-up. That and more on today's episode!

A persecution watchdog is warning about recent developments in Bangladesh that are reportedly already putting Christians and other minority religious adherents in serious danger. "About a month ago, after a few weeks of really bloody protests and bloody suppression of protests by the government, the government of Bangladesh was overthrown in essentially a military coup," Joel Veldkamp, head of int...

On today's Newsmakers: Tim Tebow, Kirk Cameron, and an ex-cop fights the demonic.