Newsmakers

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...

Cara Kernodle faced every mother’s worst nightmare on Nov. 13, 2022, when her daughter, Xana, was one of four University of Idaho students murdered in an off-campus home. Reaching a state of peace certainly wasn’t easy for Kernodle. She revealed how she was in a “bad place” after Xana’s murder, struggling with drugs and substances. “And bad went to worse after it happened,” Kernodle said. “I wish...

Christopher Gunderson spent the first 16 years of his life unable to eat and in desperate need of medical intervention for survival. But Gunderson, who was born with chronic pseudo-obstruction syndrome — an ailment in which the gastrointestinal tracts can't appropriately absorb food — experienced a miracle that changed everything. Here's his story. ⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week...

It's been two years since social media influencer Oli London officially detransitioned and embarked on a faith-filled journey toward true peace and joy. "Life has changed very dramatically," he recently told CBN News. "I wake up every day with a sense of purpose, a sense of duty ... I feel a lot happier every single day." London, who has openly spoken about his Christian faith, said it has been "e...

Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner Harmer is speaking out in defense of women's sports, backing activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines' opposition to biological men competing in women's sports. Harmer's position was made clear after she made headlines in recent weeks for claiming former teammate Simone Biles "belittled, dismissed and ostracized" her. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers...

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faces potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ continues to face his years-long court battle. Matthew Grech told CBN News he is heading back to court July 16 to continue his quest to avoid a potential five-month jail sentence and fines after being accused of "advertising so-called conversion pra...

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that "prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran" was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs. From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or during the Tribulation period — to positions on Israel, the piece in question struck so...

Shawn Marcell, co-founder of LifeSurge, joined Billy Hallowell to discuss the faith-based movement sweeping across the nation—and how it's playing out not just in churches, but in the marketplace. LifeSurge aims to equip believers to steward their resources for God’s kingdom, helping people identify their “why” when it comes to wealth creation and influence. At the heart of the mission is a call t...

Actor Kirk Cameron believes many pastors and Christians today can learn a lesson or two from individuals like President Donald Trump and radio host Joe Rogan. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Do...

Christians in China are facing a myriad of complicated persecution problems. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell discuss some recent disturbing news. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download the fre...

When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised. "Dick Eastland was a friend," he said. "He and [his wife] Tweety have been with me to Israel twice. I don't know a more gracious, humble, servant-hearted person." Denison detailed the ways Eastland serv...

On today’s Newsmakers, we go behind the headlines with bold voices tackling the stories that matter. Jeff King, CEO of International Christian Concern, responds to Whoopi Goldberg’s shocking comparison between life in America and life under Iran’s brutal dictatorship. Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, exposes Hamas' latest evils and shares how his team is worki...

Ex-porn star Joshua Broome is on a mission to protect kids. He joins CBN News to praise the Supreme Court's recent age verification ruling (Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton), to explain why it matters, and to share insight on what he believes will happen next. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch the weekly "Newsmakers"...

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that “prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran” was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs. From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or during the Tribulation period — to positions on Israel, the piece in question struck so...

John Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn't always a believer in the supernatural. Burke is the author of "Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted," but he was once an agnostic who was skeptical of faith. "I ended up studying engineering and working as an engin...

On this episode of Newsmakers: - Andrew Jones from Noah’s Ark Scans shares the latest on where he believes the Ark could be located. - Nick Shakoour, who plays Zebedee on The Chosen, tells the story of his powerful encounter with God and how it changed his life. - David Pollack, former NFL star, talks about his faith, family, and his new children’s book "The Won't Quit Kid." Be sure to check out t...