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A pastor who went viral for stopping in the middle of his sermon to offer kindness to a homeless man is sharing the real-life story behind the touching video of his compassionate act. Pastor Ed Newton of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, Texas, told CBN News why he chose to engage the man — named Anthony — and why he believes the interaction offers an important lesson. For those unfamiliar, t...

A new faith and family-friendly video came company is looking to transform the entertainment landscape. Hollywood is already making Christian content, but now TruPlay is joining in to create faith-inspiring games — and more. CEO and founder Brent Dusing joins "Newsmakers."

"This ... has been the most difficult thing we've ever faced." That's how Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker described the tragic murder of his daughter and son-in-law, who were killed last month while selflessly serving as missionaries in Haiti. "They were special people, exceptional in so many ways — very mature beyond their years," Baker said of Natalie and Davy Lloyd. "And it played out in their li...

Lee Strobel's journey from atheist journalist to Christian apologist has been told in literary and theatrical form through "The Case for Christ," with the prolific author and preacher continuing to share the Gospel throughout his multi-decade career. Now, Strobel is out with another compelling project titled "Is God Real?: Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life" — a book exploring the most pressi...

Today, Richard Lorenzo Jr. is a Christian pastor — but that wasn't always the case. The ex-warlock was at one time embroiled in the occult, engaging in evil and encouraging others to do the same. All that changed when he accepted Jesus in 2019.   "I definitely was possessed," he recently told CBN Digital. "I was hearing voices — I was literally hearing voices." Lorenzo said he began dabbling in se...

Worship leader Phil Wickham is on a mission to "light people's hearts up for Jesus" and to witness a revival in the church that ignites a true and legitimate passion for the Lord. The singer, who recently spoke with CBN News at the KLOVE Fan Awards red carpet, explained what motivates him to continue sharing his faith through music.   "The Lord has put a real fire in my heart to absolutely love cr...

Dr. Corey A. DeAngelis is on a mission to empower parents and solidify school choice, taking on teacher's unions and ideological opponents in the process. DeAngelis, who is out with a new book, "The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools," told CBN News he got into education policy when he began exploring the issue as a researcher studying for his PhD at the Un...

After the release of survey data giving Christians a “good reason for hope” when it comes to the Gospel’s impact on young people, the researcher behind the data is offering helpful context. Dr. John Plake, chief program officer at the American Bible Society, told CBN News that 21% of Generation Z adults said in the annual "State of the Bible" survey that "they've actually increased their use of th...

Grammy Award-winning singer Lauren Daigle has secured a slew of accolades and positive attention in both Christian and secular realms over the years. And when recently asked to share the biggest lesson she's learned throughout her illustrious career, the "Look Up Child" vocalist passionately spoke about the power of humility.   "Humility is a good thing," Daigle said during a red-carpet interview...

Actor Jonathan Roumie became a global sensation after "The Chosen," the TV drama about Jesus and his disciples currently filming its fifth season, became a massive success following its 2017 premiere. Roumie, who portrays Christ, is a fan favorite who has helped bring to the small screen some of the New Testament's most consequential moments.    He told CBN News during a red-carpet interview at th...

"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...