The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

As furor and debate over Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker and his now-viral commencement speech continues, what's the inside story? Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins the podcast today to explore what happened, why it matters, who wants Butker canceled — and who's defending the Super Bowl star. That and more in today's "Inside Story" from The Christian Post. READ STORIES FROM TODAY'...

With anti-Israel sentiment driving intense protests, debate, and more, there are a plethora of issues worth exploring. On today's show Christan Post reporter Samantha Kamman breaks down debate over the House antisemitism bill, campus encampments, claims of pro-Palestinian bias in K-12 education — and more.

Massive shifts and deeper fissures are sure to come after the United Methodist Church's General Conference, with LGBTQ issues dominating the conversation. "Delegates at the conference in Charlotte, North Carolina, made history by voting overwhelmingly to end the denomination’s ban on gay marriage and the ordination of people involved in same-sex relationships," The Christian Post reported . "The v...

The death of Christian singer Mandisa has shocked the Christian world. Who was she, what was her legacy, and how are people reacting inside and outside of the music industry? The Christian Post's Leah Klett joins the inside story to explain the heartbreaking story and why it matters. Read more about Mandissa here: https://www.christianpost.com/news/police-give-update-on-death-of-christian-artist-m...

An artist who converted to Christianity and allows faith to infuse his work has a powerful story to share — and Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair joins "The Inside Story" to break it all down. Blair recently visited with Zimou Tan, a portrait artist, to learn about his inspiration as well as his decision not to show Jesus' face in his religious-themed works.  "It's kind of ironic in the way t...

Who are some of the biggest contributors to sexual exploitation today? Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski joins host Billy Hallowell to break down the National Center on Sexual Exploitation's 2024 "Dirty Dozen List," a report he says "includes entities that the group says fail to undertake adequate efforts to better safeguard society from the harms of sexual exploitation." Listen to Gryboski...

What's the real story behind former President Donald Trump's "God Bless the USA" Bible promotion — and what unfolded surrounding President Joe Biden's latest transgender controversy? The Christian Post's Jon Brown joins Billy Hallowell to break it all down. Listen and read more about these stories: Trump rolls out 'God Bless the USA' Bible during Holy Week, warns Christians 'under siege': https://...

Is the spiritual gift of biblical healing still around today — and are these purported miracles legitimate? Plus: what's a false prophet? Christian Post reporter Leah Klett joins "The Inside Story" today to break down her fascinating article series on a recent, long-ranging video conversation between Bible scholars Justin Peters, Michael Brown, Jim Osman, and Sam Storms that touched on a variety o...

Last week, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene led a House hearing titled, "Investigating Baby Organ Harvesting Black Market."  From shocking claims from pro-life activists to disturbing imagery, Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman joins Billy Hallowell on this week's "Inside Story" to explore the hearing's most important highlights.

"Nearly three weeks after he was shot in the mouth by carjackers as he was getting ready for a service at his church in Memphis, Tennessee, Pastor Clemmie Livingston Jr. is on the mend," Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair recently wrote. "He is talking slowly, beginning to eat solid food, and is grateful to be alive." The Christian Post has been covering the harrowing ordeal, and Blair joins t...

Is Christian nationalism a real threat — or a diabolical political tool used to crack down on believers' presence in the political space?  Christian Post reporter Jon Brown breaks down the issue and offers a review of Rob Reiner's "God and Country" documentary on today's "Inside Story."

Kirk Cameron has some thoughts on what it really means to "turn the other cheek." The actor said intolerance, at least when it comes to evil and tyranny, is, in fact, a “very essential Christian virtue,” one which, he added, America’s founding fathers espoused. Listen to Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti break down what Cameron said — and why it matters. Read more about the story here .

What is gentle parenting — and why is it sparking debate? Christian Post reporter Leah Klett joins "The Inside Story" to break down why Christians are speaking about the issue, what it means, and how both sides of the battle are framing their arguments. Read more about the story here and listen for the full discussion.

The Christian Post's Brandon Showalter explores major claims surrounding the transgender discussion, shedding light on new developments and key elements about the topic.  Among other topics, Showalter challenges the assertion that transitioning, particularly in young individuals, improves mental health and saves lives. He categorically dismissed this claim as "completely specious," emphasizing the...

Religious persecution is raging across the globe. Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley attended last week's International Religious Freedom Summit in Washington, D.C., and heard from experts who warned about the dire situations in various nations.  From a Catholic priest urging the U.S. to designate Nigeria as a "terrorist government" to House Speaker Mike Johnson's pressing of the Biden administrat...

Are the tides about to change on the transgender front? The Christian Post's Brandon Showalter joins the show to preview the new season of his hit podcast "Generation Indoctrination: Inside the Transgender Battle." Showalter explores what's unfolding, why it matters, and reveals some of the heartbreaking stories of families entrapped in the battle over gender ideology. Listen to "Generation Indoct...

With the 2024 political battle heating up, much of the attention will be on the candidates and their march toward the general election. But amid the electoral discussion and debate, the Supreme Court will also have a very active year.  In fact, the high court is taking up important cases involving guns, abortion, Jan. 6 — and more. Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski joins "The Inside Story"...

Is former president Donald Trump the inevitable GOP presidential nominee? Polls show him leading the pack, but some believe an upset is possible. Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley previews what could happen in Iowa — and beyond.  This episode explores which candidates are still in the race, how they're faring in the polls, and what the 2024 political scene could look like.

On today's show, we'll hit a series of important stories, recapping all the details you'll need to know. Christian Post reporter John Brown tackles Elon Musk's views on Christianity, Grand Canyon University's latest legal conundrum, and more. Listen and read more about each story here: Elon Musk agrees Western civilization 'absolutely screwed' without Christianity FTC slaps Grand Canyon University...

The Satanic Temple's devilish display in the Iowa State Capitol was destroyed last week by a Christian Navy veteran who has said he simply couldn't stand by and let the evil symbolism stand. "Matthew Cassidy, 35, made headlines last week when he pushed over a red-cloaked Baphomet statue erected near a Nativity scene in the Capitol rotunda, as first reported by The Republic Sentinel," The Christian...

Jeannie Ortega Law joins "The Inside Story" to break down some of the most powerful Christmas movies hitting theaters and streamers this holiday season — films you can watch with the entire family. Listen to Law break down each film, why she included it on the list, and what viewers can take away from it.  

The tragic story surrounding John Chau sparks a plethora of debate when it comes to the morality, behaviors, and goals of Christian missions. Chau was a 26-year-old missionary when he was killed by the Sentinelese tribe after he traveled to North Sentinel Island in India, an isolated region housing the uncontacted and unreached people group. As Christian Post assistant editor Leah MarieAnn Klett r...

As the Israel-Hamas war stretches into its second month, horrific stories of gruesome violence and despair continue to emerge from the Oct. 7 attack at the hands of Hamas terrorists. Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman was among the people invited to watch shocking footage from the attack — unsettling events and images she said have stuck with her. "There were so many disturbing clips — just t...

Grand Canyon University, the largest Christian university in the United States, is taking on the U.S. Department of Education after the agency levied against the school the heftiest fine in department history.  "The amount of the fine is absolutely ridiculous, but the point is, whether it was one dollar or $38 million, we're not paying a dime," Grand Canyon University President Brian Mueller told...

With the 2024 presidential election ramping up, churches and advocacy groups are coming together to encourage houses of worship to engage in "ballot harvesting" — also known as ballot collection. Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" to break down what this means and why it matters. "Ballot collection refers to [when] a person, sometimes a paid political operative, collects a...