Newsmakers

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.

Christy Shamblin, whose daughter-in-law Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee was one of the 13 American service members killed in an ISIS-K terror attack during the chaotic August 2021 U.S. pullout from Afghanistan, is speaking out amid ongoing media scrutiny over a recent commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery. Shamblin told CBN News she and other Gold Star families have faced an onslaught of disturbing...

Legendary voice actor Jodi Benson is a Christian with a deep passion for her faith that has helped shape her life. "It's really neat ... to see the tapestry that God has created and the puzzle pieces that have come together within my career," Benson told CBN News. "But, for me, it's a ministry. I really do feel that God places me exactly where He wants me. He opens the door exactly where He needs...

On today's "Newsmakers," we dive deeper into claims pro-life activists are being targeted by the Biden administration. Eireann Van Natta with The Daily Caller joins the show to break down the numbers.

As tensions over abortion reach a fever pitch in the post-Roe era, concerns are mounting over allegations the Biden administration is weaponizing the Department of Justice against pro-life activists.  Since the Supreme Court returned the abortion debate to the states in 2022, Americans are increasingly hearing more about a federal law that protects clinics.  "The FACE Act stands for Freedom of Acc...

Ruslan KD is a podcaster, performer, influencer, refugee and, most importantly: a believer. His powerful cultural commentaries are seen around social media, offering powerful, biblical takes on the issues of the day. But it's his origin story some might not be familiar with — a journey filled with pain, doubt, and eventual surrender. "I'm ... ethnically Armenian," Ruslan recently told CBN News. "M...

Former Disney star David Henrie continues to produce and star in films. He joins CBN News to talk faith, Hollywood, and his new role starring in "Reagan." Listen to him on this episode of "Newsmakers." -- - Subscribe to the "Newsmakers" podcast on Apple - Watch episodes of the CBN News TV show on YouTube

Former NFL star Tim Tebow is on a mission to save kids trapped in the bowels of human trafficking. Hear him share his passion for helping the "least of these," what his faith calls him to — and more. Here's more on Tebow's work with the Tim Tebow Foundation.

One of the leaders of an organization working to spread the Gospel to Iranians reports that claims of Middle Easterners encountering Jesus in dreams are "quite common," with the Lord using these interactions to draw individuals closer to Him. "God is using [dreams] to speak to Iranians all the time," Lana Silk, U.S. director of Transform Iran, recently told CBN News. "He uses every method He can....

Ex-NYPD officer Chris DeFlorio once patrolled the streets observing the "worst evil that you can imagine." But after coming to faith, he and his wife came to understand the real roots of that diabolical horror. Now, he's on a mission to fight the demonic. DeFlorio tells his story and discusses his new book, "Called Into Darkness: Two NYC First Responders Battle the Supernatural."

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...