Newsmakers

"The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins is among those mourning the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk — and he's offering a warning about the dangers of out-of-control and unfettered rhetoric. "It's obvious he was killed for his beliefs," Jenkins said of Kirk, lamenting this tragic reality. Jenkins commended Kirk for his attempts to dialogue with people who ideologically opposed him. "T...

A popular pastor known for speaking out on contemporary issues believes Charlie Kirk's assassination must become a moment of reckoning for America. Pastor Samuel Rodriguez told CBN News that America is "bleeding morally" and is at a dire crossroads. "We have crossed the Rubicon," he said. "We're no longer what we used to be. The age of civility is officially over, and we've entered into the prover...

Dr. Ben Carson has had a fascinating career, working as a revered neurosurgeon before running for president in 2016 and subsequently serving as the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the first Trump administration. But it's Carson's Christian faith that has most defined his life, with the physician-turned-politician joining forces with the Christian Broadcasting...

On this week’s Newsmakers, Dr. Ben Carson joins to share his heartfelt warning to America and the encouragement he’s finding in a new move of God. Carson is featured in CBN’s The Revival Generation. Plus, author Randy Kay opens up about his near-death experience and unforgettable glimpse of heaven. And Zach Bauer, CEO of Passages, explains how his organization is equipping the next generation to s...

Will the rapture happen on September 23rd? This controversial take has become a viral concept. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down the implications of this trending prophetic topic. ⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the free CBN News App

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin faced intense backlash on social media after unwittingly inviting two Israeli fans on stage during a performance in London, where he told them they are "equal humans on earth" and said he wanted to "welcome people in the audience from Palestine." His comment came after some in the audience booed the Israeli fans. ⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CB...

This episode of Newsmakers covers three powerful stories of faith. First, we hear how New York high school senior Sabrina Steffens won the right to paint a Bible verse on her school parking spot, with insight from attorney Keisha Russell of First Liberty Institute. Next, filmmakers John Schafer and Tom Bancroft discuss their new animated feature Light of the World, bringing the story of Jesus to t...

Chip and Joanna Gaines are once again under fire for a show their network produced called Roller Jam. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell take you through the latest debate. ⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the free CBN News App

A California school district is fighting a legal battle to defend opening prayer, arguing it's perfectly permissible to open meetings by invoking God. Joel Oster, an attorney for Advocates For Faith & Freedom, told CBN News Chino Valley Unified School District has taken decisive legal action to challenge what it believes to be an outdated injunction from the Ninth Circuit Court preventing the scho...

In this episode of Newsmakers, we go behind the headlines with three powerful conversations: Dean Cain shares why he chose to stand with ICE officers, opening up about law enforcement, immigration, and the importance of protecting American families. Judge Phil Ginn, President of Southern Evangelical Seminary, explains why he believes revival could be on the horizon for America’s college campuses—a...

A teenager who fought back after her public school wouldn’t allow her to place a Bible verse on her paid parking space has won her battle. “Sabrina Steffans will proceed with her original design that was previously rejected by the school because of its religious references,” First Liberty Institute, a religious liberty law firm, said in a statement. Here's the backstory. Watch the weekly "Newsmake...

Former psychic medium Jenn Nizza opens up about her decades in the occult — and why she’s now sounding the alarm. From TikTok tarot readings to occult symbolism at major award shows, Nizza explains how New Age practices are infiltrating pop culture and targeting the next generation. She reveals why even seemingly “harmless” mediums are dangerous, how she’s faced backlash for speaking out, and why...

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,"...

Actor and lawman Dean Cain is making headlines once again—this time for joining forces with ICE. In this candid conversation with Billy Hallowell, Cain opens up about why he decided to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with immigration officers, the online hate and “fake Christian” attacks he’s faced, and his unwavering belief in law and order. From Hollywood to the border, Cain shares his heart for prot...

On today's Newsmakers: an actress finds Jesus, Steve Deace, and real-life miracles. ⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the free CBN News App

Is artificial intelligence (AI) ethical? That's the question secular and Christian leaders alike are contending with as technology quickly evolves. Andre Echevarria, leader of U.S. digital strategies at Cru, a large Christian ministry formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ, is among those contending with how to use AI. Rather than shun the burgeoning tech, he believes it's a tool that can be...

In this powerful episode of Newsmakers, we dive deep into three gripping stories where faith intersects with fame, freedom, and fear: Dylan Novak (The Celebrity Evangelist) shares his unforgettable Gospel conversation with Ozzy Osbourne—revealing a surprisingly tender moment with the rock icon and how a simple gift of a personalized Bible left a lasting impact on Ozzy and his family. Matthew Grech...

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'...

Author Randy Kay says he’s seen heaven — and it’s an experience he still gets emotional recounting. It all happened years ago when Kay experienced a medical emergency. He recalled waking up in the middle of the night with a swollen calf after a business trip — something he initially ignored. “I could barely walk, went for a bike ride of all things, which I should not have done because that exacerb...

Dylan Novak is on a mission to help save celebrities' souls, intentionally bringing the Gospel to some of the biggest names in entertainment. Novak, founder of Celebrity Evangelist, routinely attends autograph signings and other events to present the salvation message to well-known performers. Most recently, he made headlines for his 2023 interaction with singer Ozzy Osbourne, who died July 22 aft...

Actor Neal McDonough is on a mission to tell stories of faith and inspiration. McDonough's latest film, "Guns & Moses," in theaters now, is about a rabbi who runs a small synagogue in California alongside his wife and five kids. The faith leader "becomes an unlikely gunslinger after his community is violently attacked," according to an official description. The actor, who portrays Mayor Donovan Ki...

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...

Singer Ben Fuller is experiencing a meteoric rise in the music industry, but his life wasn't always so illustrious. The Vermont native was once a drug user who looked for pleasure in all the wrong places, leaving him totally unfulfilled. But, as he likes to recount, he went from seeing "Jesus as a swear to Jesus as a Savior," ultimately putting the Lord at the center of his life. Today, Fuller is...

Actor Kirk Cameron previews his See You at the Library event and explains why he believes Christians can learn something from Donald Trump and Joe Rogan. Then, Pastor Jason Noble recounts the jaw-dropping true story behind the hit film Breakthrough—a teen dead for over an hour brought back to life. Finally, LA pastor Ara Torosian says ICE detained members of his church. Don’t miss this powerful mi...

A persecution watchdog is sounding the alarm as the situation in Syria appears to be deteriorating for minority groups like the Druze and Alawites. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), told CBN News that Syrian government forces have gone after these groups, killing innocents in the process. The most recent incursion unfolded last week an...