The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

Christian Post reporter Leah MarieAnn Klett reflects on the life and legacy of Charles Stanley and shares her headline-making interview with Stanley's grandson, Matt Brodersen.  Brodersen recently contacted Klett to share how his grandfather reportedly helped save him from suicide while in the darkest valleys of his life. Listen to Klett share the fascinating story.   FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA:...

What's it like to visit some of the cities and locations described in the Bible? Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair went to Turkey in December and, along with other journalists, visited the seven churches of Revelation, exploring cities like Izmir, Manisa, and Denizli. As he prepares for a second trip to explore some of the places the Apostle Paul visited during his missionary journeys, listen...

Parental frustrations with public schools seem to be on a dramatic uptick, with moms and dads increasingly speaking out with concerns about controversial lessons, books, and even claims schools have secretly helped students live out transgender lifestyles. Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman has been covering these stories in great detail and joins the show this week to break down the ins and...

The Christian Post's Brandon Showalter continues to sound the alarm on how the transgender issue is impacting children and vulnerable populations, with his latest effort — an in-person event titled, "Unmasking Gender Ideology: Confronting Transgenderism and Protecting Children" — opening eyes on the real-life horrors unfolding. "We made very clear how we see this issue ... as a Christian publicati...

What are deliverance, exorcism, and possession? What is true spiritual freedom? With deliverance on many people's hearts and minds these days and with the church continuing to debate the concept, many questions persist about the Bible's handling of spiritual warfare. Christian Post reporter Jeannie Ortega Law, who came out of the occult as a child before becoming a believer, breaks down some of th...

Arizona Christian University has filed a lawsuit against Washington Elementary School District, a public school district in Arizona, over alleged religious discrimination. The district, which had long partnered with ACU, reportedly recently made the decision to ban student teachers from its classrooms over the college's biblical views on marriage, despite a purportedly positive experience with the...

Americans are still discussing, dissecting, and exploring the impact of the massive revivals that unfolded at Asbury University and other American campuses. Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski comes on the show this week to give the "Inside Story" on what unfolded, why it matters — and to explain why these spiritual moments were filled with surprises. "It's full of surprises from the fact tha...

Hollywood is filled with a great deal of darkness, but even amid the shadows, there are rays of light. The Movieguide Awards have, for years, brought together some of the best and brightest in Tinseltown, honoring faith and family-friendly movies and TV shows that both edify and inspire audiences. Christian Post reporter Jeannie Ortega Law attended the 30th annual award show, which airs Feb. 26 at...

Can faith and science co-exist? Christian Post reporter Nicole Alcindor discusses this topic as well as the Museum of the Bible's new exhibit titled, "Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, Our Place." "I think, many times, people tend to hyper-focus on the science aspect of things," she said. "And they just get lost in the science, and they lose sight of God. And we need God to understan...

What drives intrigue in the biblical end of days? Christian Post reporter Nicole Alcindor joins Billy Hallowell to discuss "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist" and the many themes in the new movie. She also addresses why the film has received such favorable reviews from fans (a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score). "For some Christians, I think they went to see the film just because of the excitement. ......

TV host and author Bear Grylls is known for his adventurous pursuits, but the media figure is also a Christian who openly shares his faith.  Christian Post reporter Leah Klett recently sat down with Grylls to share his beliefs, worldview, and what he contends is wrong in the contemporary church. "A big part of his worldview and his life is his faith ... he will always say, 'My faith drives everyth...

Is Congress Christian? A recent Pew Research Center study explores the religious composition of the 118th Congress — and the findings are pretty stunning. Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti joins the show to explain why the House and Senate are way more Christian "on paper" than the general public, and why it matters. "It's kind of an interesting find," he said, noting he simply doesn't see thi...

For months, The Christian Post could not use Twitter after the social media platform accused the news outlet of violating its standards with a tweet about U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, a biological male who identifies as female. Journalist Brandon Showalter comes on the show today to discuss why the Post refused to back down, why the truth matters, and how the outlet is handli...

Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti breaks down the ins and outs of Elon Musk. The powerful billionaire, who recently purchased social media giant Twitter, has been at the forefront of electric vehicles, space exploration — and now online communications. "We've seen that the things he's getting involved with from Starlink, Tesla, SpaceX, now Twitter, driving these forces of change ... they're go...

If you've seen the headlines about American Girl's new book that's causing a stir among parents, this episode of "The Inside Story" will fully explain what unfolded, why it matters, and what's at stake.  The book, " A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image," is intended for young girls — but the text integrates transgender ideology and has, thus, created a stir among parents, activists, and journalists al...

The Respect for Marriage Act, which passed the Senate and the U.S. House, is headed to President Joe Biden's desk this week. The legislation, which legally protects same-sex marriages, has sparked discussion and debate, particularly among critics who fear there aren't enough religious freedom protections. In a conversation with Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley — recorded after the Senate passage...

A new documentary purportedly claiming a mistranslation is the reason Christians believe homosexuality is sinful is making headlines. Christian Post reporter Ian Giatti breaks down the story, what it means, why it matters, and what experts have to say about the claim.

What's going on with faith and politics? A new Lifeway Research survey reveals how politics and churches intersect, finding an increasing number of Protestants want their churches to be politically homogenous. Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman breaks down the findings and unveils some of the most intriguing elements in the statistics. The survey raises a number of questions, including: Are c...

Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley takes you inside the races and referendums that truly matter this election cycle. With the midterms upon us, he breaks down some of the potential upsets and shockers, what might be happening across the U.S., and what things could look like come election day. Will there be a red wave as some postulate? Foley breaks it all down on this week's "The Inside Story."

What does it look like to actually trust God...with everything? Hobby Lobby founder and CEO David Green is a shining example. He turned a $600 loan and a small business making tiny frames in his basement into a multi-billion dollar empire. Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti recently sat down with Green. Giatti later joined "The Inside Story" to take listeners into the Hobby Lobby secret to succ...

"It's the worst child abuse I've ever seen." That's how Christian Post journalist Brandon Showalter describes his in-depth coverage of the transgender movement. Showalter's new docu-series titled "Generation Indoctrination" takes audiences deep into the impact this trend is having on children and families alike. "This is a medical scandal ... [kids are] being fast-tracked into a pipeline of horror...

Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski joins "The Inside Story" this week to discuss his recent coverage of The Episcopal Church of South Carolina reaching a $500 million settlement with a breakaway Anglican diocese (read the story here ). While the individual story matters, the broader question is: why are denominations splitting? And a secondary curiosity: what are the implications for the chu...

Are churches properly handling spousal abuse? What happens when pastors don’t give men and women in need the proper guidance?  Brandon Showalter, a reporter with The Christian Post, breaks down the inside story on this important topic impacting Christian communities.

Don Ogden, the late founder of the music department at Grace College & Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, was well-liked and by all accounts a Christian leader, but, according to allegations, he purportedly abused scores of young boys over the course of decades. "Ogden, who fathered two daughters and a son, and served a combined 42 years at two area churches, including the Winona Lake Grace Bre...

Christian Post reporter Ian Giatti sits down with "The Inside Story" to discuss shocking survey results finding one-third of senior pastors believe a person can get to heaven by being a good person.  "I wish I could say I am shocked," Giatti said of the results. "So many churches now are kind of moving away from a grounding in biblical theology and moving into other things." He discusses biblical...