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The new Open Doors US annual World Watch List is out. It ranks the top 50 countries where Christian persecution and discrimination are at a record high.

January 21, 2026

Christian persecution has reached an unprecedented scale worldwide, and the findings of Open Doors US show that the 388 million Christians facing high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith —... Listen Now...

Do you know of a young person with big ideas? They could be a candidate for the Mott Million-dollar challenge

January 20, 2026

The challenge is a pitch competition for kids and teens. Organizers call it, “the place where bold ideas win big.” Here’s how it works. You can compete as a group or go solo in one of three grade level gro... Listen Now...

A Free Course Helps Parents and Schools Protect Kids from Explicit AI Deepfakes

January 19, 2026

Elliston Berry, a teenage victim of explicit AI deepfakes, has helped develop a free program to teach parents and schools how to protect their kids from AI-driven sexual abuse. Adaptive Security built the free resource in partnership with Berry and Pathos ... Listen Now...

Chick-fil-A celebrates its 80th birthday by giving thousands a chance to win free food for a year

January 16, 2026

The popular fast-food chain has launched its first-ever year-long nationwide "Newstalgia" inspired celebration, offering new menu items and merchandise to coincide with the event. As part of the celebratio... Listen Now...

Actor Tim Allen is on a spiritual journey. It’s taken him to a study of the Apostle Paul’s Teachings

January 15, 2026

On an episode of Bill Maher’s “Club Random” podcast Allen revealed that he’s been studying the Apostle Paul’s teachings. Allen also defended the historicity of King David and Jesus Christ. Allen told Maher,... Listen Now...

Abortion remains the leading cause of death worldwide for the seventh year in a row

January 14, 2026

The number comes from Worldometer, which keeps track of information about health, the global population and other metrics in real time. The last available screenshot of the Worldometer taken in 2025, shows that more than 45.2 million abortions were performed ... Listen Now...

Is Gen Z seeing a religious revival?

January 13, 2026

Church attendance among Generation Z has shown signs of stabilizing after years of generational decline, with some indicators pointing to a modest religious rebound, but there is no evidence that a "religious ... Listen Now...

Here’s a new scam to be on the lookout for…..pastor’s texting you asking for money

January 12, 2026

The police department in Eugene, Oregon, is warning churchgoers to beware of text messages from scammers impersonating pastors and asking for money. The scammer will text someone who is known to attend a l... Listen Now...

The Trump administration tells Americans to eat more real food

January 9, 2026

The White House administration released new dietary guidelines this week encouraging Americans to eat more protein and healthy fats, while reducing their intake of highly processed foods and added sugars. The Department of Health and Human Service and the ... Listen Now...

An Appeals court affirms religious ministries can hire like-minded individuals

January 8, 2026

In a unanimous decision Tuesday, the 9th Circuit ruled that the Yakima Union Gospel Mission is free to hire like-minded employees who share and live out the mission’s religious beliefs and purpose to spread th... Listen Now...