The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

Puberty blockers. Disgifuring surgeries. Chaos. Christian Post reporter Brandon Showalter joins the show to unveil a new Fox Nation documentary he's in about the trans movement, and to explain why he's so vocal about related issues.  In particular, he spoke about the moment he decided to investigate more deeply.  "Something inside me snapped, and I just thought, 'Well, I've just got to dig into th...

Christian Post senior investigative reporter Brandon Showalter joined "The Inside Story" to break down the media's coverage of transgender sex changes on minors and dispel the claim these procedures aren't happening on kids. "They've just got the public -- a large swath of them -- in a psychological straightjacket of deceit," Showalter said. "The truth will ultimately win out, but we have to keep...

The now-viral story about a Christian school administrator in Florida who is receiving death threats for emailing families about the school's biblical policies on marriage and gender continues to reverberate. On this week's "Inside Story: From the Christian Post," reporter Ian M. Giatti explores the ins and outs of the story, what happened, how the media covered it — and how journalists and others...

A pastor's viral church rant — and his subsequent apology — have gone viral. As The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair reported: "A Missouri pastor has apologized after a video clip in which he threw a spiritualized tantrum from the pulpit and called his congregation 'broke, busted and disgusted' and 'cheap sons and daughters' for not 'honoring' him with a watch from the luxury brand Movado went vira...

What is The Respect For Marriage Act — and why did the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade spark panic over gay marriage?  Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley explores the tie between these issues, why Congress is trying to codify gay marriage — and what the odds are for The Respect For Marriage Act to become law. Here's everything you need to know.

Misinformation is one of the new frontiers of the abortion debate. Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" to discuss what the YouTube crackdown on abortion misinformation means and why critics believe it could spark additional problems. As Foley wrote in a recent story , "YouTube’s plans to crack down on abortion “misinformation” could lead to the platform purging any content...

The parents of Archie Battersbee, a 12-year-old boy from the U.K., have been in a legal battle to keep their son on life support. Despite rulings stating doctors can remove life support against the parents' wishes, Archie's parents, Hollie Dance and Paul Battersbee, have been fighting back.  Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman joins Billy Hallowell to tell the inside story on what happened to...

An increasing number of pastors have reported considering quitting their jobs. What's driving this trend — and what can believers and parishioners do to help stem the tide? Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair explores this important issue, what the data has to say, and how preachers' own spiritual practices serve as an important barrier to burnout. Read more about the issue on The Christian Pos...

The state of religious liberty across the globe is dire — and, in some countries, continuing to diminish. Christian Post reporter Brandon Showalter recently attended the International Religious Freedom Summit, and he reports on what he observed and why it matters. "As the West becomes increasingly irreligious, religious freedom internationally outside of the West is diminished," he said. "I don't...

Before the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization case dropped, numerous attacks unfolded against pro-life pregnancy centers and churches. With chaos and consternation abounding, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could spark increased chaos. What has unfolded thus far — and what's to come? Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins The Inside Story to break it all down.

A recent Fox News segment about a transgender child has sparked outrage among many conservatives. Christian Post senior investigative reporter Brandon Showalter breaks down what unfolded, why he was "appalled," and why he argues that the transgender medical situation is "one of the greatest medical scandals the world has ever seen." "It is just so appalling to see a major network that has previous...

What does church and worship look and feel like in the metaverse? Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair recently dove in deep, experiencing church in the metaverse for the first time. "For the most part, once you get beyond the VR, everything about church in the metaverse felt familiar. There were overt and not so overt invitations to give generously," he said in a recent article explaining his e...

Dr. Richard Land, one of the most prominent Christians in America, was the longtime president of the Southern Baptist Convention's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission and knows the denomination well. Now, he's speaking out about the bombshell abuse report and answering one of the most difficult questions of the moment: Where does the Southern Baptist Convention go from here? Listen to this p...

Mental illness has traditionally been a tricky topic inside some churches — and continues to be so today. Christian Post reporter Nicole Andrea Alcindor shares her research on the topic, what the Bible has to say, and her own experience. "There's often a misunderstanding in many of our global church leaders to date," she said. "Many church leaders continue to mischaracterize or stigmatize mental i...

There's an issue festering inside the American church that many believe is more damaging to faith than atheism, and it's called "apatheism." Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti joins Billy Hallowell on The Christian Post Podcast: The Inside Story to discuss the term, how the issue is impacting churches, and why it is pervasively dangerous to the faith. He focuses, in part, on a new Lifeway Resea...

With the U.S. Supreme Court poised to potentially overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion across the U.S., Dr. Richard Land, executive editor of The Christian Post, breaks down the reasons for pro-lifers to celebrate. But he also explains what people must recognize about the reality of abortion in a post-Roe America. This episode of "The Christian Post: The Inside Story" off...

Parents of pre-teens are in "a state of spiritual distress" as allegiance to biblical Christianity increasingly fades. And, as parents struggle to make sense of it all, The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair believes a "tragic crash" could be on the way.  His recent article tackles these important subjects, as he breaks down not only what's going on, but how parents can successfully build a biblical...

Christian Post Executive Editor Dr. Richard Land joins "The Christian Post Podcast: The Inside Story" to reflect on his unlikely friendship with former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, her belief in American exceptionalism, and how her family's past escapes from Nazism and communism shaped her views. Land, who attended Albright's funeral last Wednesday, also reflects on her remembrance.  "Ma...

"A Canadian church was recently the site of an assisted suicide ceremony held for one of its members diagnosed with ALS, better known in the U.S. as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Churchill Park United Church of Winnipeg became the first church in Manitoba to host the controversial practice, which it described as a “Crossing Over Ceremony” last month for 86-year-old Betty Sanguin." - Christian Post reporte...

The American Bible Society has found a shocking drop in Bible reading and engagement. The numbers are discouraging — but what's really going on? And, amid the unfortunate statistics, are there any bright spots?  Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley joins Billy Hallowell to discuss his story on the subject and to break down some of the most pressing questions about the most important and consequentia...

In a recent article, Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair posed a fascinating question: Will the metaverse end the megachurch? Blair joins Billy Hallowell on "The Christian Post Podcast" to discuss this issue. He explains what the metaverse is more broadly, how churches are using it — and his prediction surrounding what might happen to megachurch complexes amid the increasing turn toward technol...

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation recently released its annual Dirty Dozen list that documents how 12 entities are purportedly profiting off sexually exploitative practices. The list includes companies that NCOSE believes are “fueling sexual exploitation through their business practices, policies and products,” according to Lina Nealon, the director of corporate and strategic initiatives....

Jeannie Law grew up in NYC and rose to fame as a pop star. Her struggles along the way — including escapes from witchcraft, abuse, depression, and rejection — led her on a path to discover Jesus.  Law, a journalist for The Christian Post, unveils her incredible story on this episode of "The Christian Post Podcast."

A new Pew Research survey shows most Americans believe certain rights of passage are much more difficult for young people today. From finding a spouse to saving for the future, Americans see the circumstances surrounding these life goals as more difficult for young people today.  Why is this the case and what factors are potentially at play? Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair breaks down the e...

What happens when a person decides to worship Jesus outside of China's state-controlled churches?  "If you want to worship in a church that is not vetted by the state you have to worship in an illegal, underground church," Christian Post reporter Leah explained. Klett explores the issues surrounding Chinese government control and Rev. Fr. Jonathan Liu's harrowing story — as well as his warning for...