Newsmakers

"This is a miracle." Dr. Joshua Fowler's assessment of his family's survival after a tornado ripped through their Valley View Texas, home Saturday, and his wife and kids escaped mere seconds before catastrophe is spot-on. Fowler, a revivalist and preacher through his Awake The World ministry, emotionally recounted to CBN News the shocking events that could have killed the family — but miraculously...

Evangelist Ray Comfort was "horrified" by Pope Francis' recent proclamation that human beings are "fundamentally good," telling CBN News he believes the pontiff missed a significant opportunity to share the Gospel with a watching world. "[I was] horrified, because the pope's got a wonderful platform," Comfort said. "I mean, here's an opportunity to ... tell people how they can find everlasting lif...

A renowned doctor who came to America from China decades ago once rejected God’s existence. But after studying the complex design of the human eye and realizing there was no other explanation outside of the divine, Dr. Ming Wang’s mind — and heart — changed.   Wang, the subject of the new Angel Studios film “Sight,” joins CBN News to share how he went from atheism to Christianity, and why he’s hop...

A massive gathering of Christians across California this weekend reportedly broke a record when participants collectively held what could be the nation's largest-ever baptism. Baptize California, an event that unfolded Saturday and Sunday at various locations throughout the Golden State, saw a historic number of people immersed at individual churches and during a main-stage event at Huntington Bea...

Rachel Goldberg is on a non-stop mission to bring her son home from captivity, spending the past seven months in a valiant, heart-wrenching, and inspiring quest to rescue him from the grips of terror. Hersh Goldberg-Polin, 23, was captured by Hamas Oct. 7, while attending the Nova music festival. And since that day, his mother has fiercely fought for his safe return, with her courageous advocacy l...

Taya Kyle lived a nightmare on February 2, 2013, when her husband, Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, and his friend, Chad Littlefield, were murdered at a Texas gun range by a former marine they were trying to help. The loving wife and mom of two has bravely shared her family's story and has worked diligently over the years to inspire others to process through and navigate their pain. Her latest project, "Pray...

Actors Carlos and Alexa PenaVega have long been Hollywood staples, with the couple appearing in movies, TV shows, and other entertainment endeavors. But in addition to entertaining the masses, the married couple routinely shares their Christian faith. In the process, their story has inspired millions of people to connect more deeply with God. The two co-star in the new Great American Pure Flix fil...

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought with it lively conversations not only about new technological possibilities but also warnings and concerns over potential abuses and misuses. Dr. John Plake, chief program officer at American Bible Society, told CBN News his organization set out in its annual "State of the Bible" survey to "look at this unique angle on the Bible and technology."...

Randy Kay's "afterlife" experience still leaves him visibly emotional as he recounts details of visiting heaven, meeting Jesus, and returning to share his harrowing journey. Kay, author of the book, "Heaven Stormed: A Heavenly Encounter Reveals Your Assignment in the End Time Outpouring and Tribulation," told CBN News he was once a denier of near-death experience claims — until he faced his own pu...

A feature film that imagines a dystopian America where Bibles are banned, Christianity is vanquished, and believers are forced into underground churches is set to release in theaters nationwide this summer. "Disciples in the Moonlight," starring Brett Varvel, will have a minimum five-day run in more than 1,000 movie theaters starting July 24.   The film's chilling yet captivating subject matter is...

A pastor whose church just baptized 1,614 people on a Florida beach called the incredible mass immersion an "amazing" testament to people's newfound faith. Pastor Joby Martin, founder and lead pastor of The Church of Eleven22, told CBN News his church hosts a large baptism every year, with 1,100 people taking part in the 2023 event. But Martin said this year was bigger than ever, with 50-60 people...

Rebecca St. James, who has long dominated Christian music, believes there's a powerful "momentum in the arts" right now when it comes to transformational Christian content. "[There is a] kind of ground that's being regained, I would say, when it comes to faith ... leading in culture," St. James told CBN News, going on to reference the success of films like "Jesus Revolution," "I Can Only Imagine,"...

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...

A journalist and filmmaker known for exploring tough issues through film, stage plays, books, and podcasts is on a mission to expose the true horrors of Hamas' Oct. 7 terror attack. Phelim McAleer's new play "October 7" is set to open May 13 in New York City. It's a show motivated by his quest to tell the real story behind the deadly attacks, the related hostage crisis, and Israel's military respo...

Willie Robertson and his family are known for sparking laughs, but the "Duck Dynasty" star, his parents, and siblings have also spent a great deal of time sharing their faith and inspiring the masses. Robertson, who is set to release a new book titled "Gospeler: Turning Darkness into Light One Conversation at a Time," is on a mission to encourage people to share their faith in Jesus.   "[I] felt l...

Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, sees "embers" of spiritual revival popping up all around the nation, even as chaotic cultural conundrums seem to be increasing. "There's been an earnest desire to see God do something significant for a long time," Chandler, author of the new book "The Overcomers: God's Vision for You to Thrive in an Age of Anxiety and Outrage," to...

The attorney for an Ohio pastor who reportedly faces criminal charges for housing the poor is accusing City of Bryan officials of "unlawful harassment" and waging "lawfare." Ryan Gardner, an attorney with First Liberty, a religious liberty law firm, told CBN News there's a hearing on May 13 seeking injunctive relief to stop the city's actions against Dad’s Place and its pastor, Chris Avell.   "On...

What is the "Jezebel spirit?" That's a question some might be asking in the wake of a recent drama that unfolded surrounding Pastor Mark Driscoll. Radio host and author Dr. Michael Brown told CBN the Jezebel spirit is tied to a demoniacal figure in the Old Testament named Jezebel. "Jezebel is arguably the most wicked woman in the Bible," Brown, host of Line of Fire Radio, said. "She was a Phoenici...

The pastor behind a historic mass baptism last year is now setting his sights on what could once again break records and lead hundreds — if not thousands of people — to the Lord. Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church in California shocked the nation last year when he hosted Baptize SoCal, an event that attracted thousands of spectators and led to nearly 4,200 baptisms. At the time, it was reportedl...

An American missionary is fighting back after he, his family, and 11 Christian leaders are facing serious charges from Nicaraguan officials who accuse them of money laundering and organized crime. Britt Hancock, founder of Mountain Gateway Order, Inc., denied in an interview with CBN News and said he believes the legal battle is a direct response to the scores of Nicaraguans who attended his organ...

An evangelist going viral for his response to pop star Taylor Swift's latest album is explaining why he spoke out and why he's hoping to encourage Christian parents to be discerning. "I'm not an anti-Taylor guy," Shane Pruitt told CBN News. "I'm [a] pro-Gospel guy." He continued, "Anything that I know is largely affecting parents, or Christians, or people in the church that seems to ... be anti-Go...

Jochen “Jack” Wurfl knows the rampant evil antisemitism can breed as he lost nearly every family member during Adolf Hitler's reign of terror. Wurfl, who shared his harrowing story in the book "My Two Lives," told CBN News he never thought he'd see such disturbing antisemitism in America, where he settled after the Holocaust. "It's frightening, because it could end up in the same sort of situation...

Actress Candace Cameron Bure continues to bring hope, faith, and love to Hollywood. From her roots in "Full House" to her creativity in executive producing projects like the Unsung Hero movie — a film about the real-life journey of For King and Country (Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone) and Rebecca St. James — Bure is on a mission to tell important stories while entertaining the masses. In a rece...

In a cancel culture, grace and mercy often fall to the wayside. But Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, a ministry serving the incarcerated and their families, believes everyone is entitled to a second chance. That's why her organization launched Second Chance Month in 2017, an effort to support men and women with a criminal record who are looking to restart their lives on...

Imagine leaving your country with no money and very few possessions only to reach a foreign land and realize the job prospects you were expecting had evaporated. That's the very situation the Smallbone family encountered when they left their native Australia and arrived in America. The large family had not much more than love, yet somehow survived — and thrived.  Today, audiences know the Smallbon...