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Federal officials are moving to protect women behind bars

August 13, 2026

The United States Justice Department is seeking to transfer every “transgender” man in U.S. prisons to one central, female-only correctional facility in Texas. As of July 2026, 10 men who “identify” as wom... Listen Now...

A church in Louisiana offered free haircuts for children as well as school supplies and meals ahead of the first day of school

August 12, 2026

True Vine Missionary Baptist Church, in Alexandria, Louisiana, held its fourth annual “Community Cutz” event this week. The back-to-school event involved 10 barbers and stylists who volunteered their time and ... Listen Now...

Christian Persecution around the world is Exploding

August 11, 2026

The 2026 Global Persecution Index from International Christian Concern once again identified Nigeria as a country of particular concern. In the past year the number of Christians killed soared to 2500. The country represents almost 90% of all persecution a... Listen Now...

Pro-lifers are gearing up to walk, run, and witness for the unborn in this year’s “A-Cross America Relay,” the largest-spanning pro-life event in the world

August 10, 2026

The pro-life relay is designed for massive impact: Relay participants, known as LIFE Runners, wear shirts nudging onlookers to “Remember the Unborn” as they walk or run 5K legs on the relay course, which spans... Listen Now...

Younger churchgoers in the United States are twice as likely to want more liturgy and structure added to their church services

August 7, 2026

Those are the findings of the Evangelical research group Lifeway Research. Their research among churchgoers ages 18 to 29, found 18% say they would like more liturgical elements, and 19% of those ages 30 to... Listen Now...

31 States say they want in on a Federal School Choice Program

August 6, 2026

School choice is still a hot topic for parents, even parents in some deep blue districts. The Trump administration, as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, has now created a federal school choice program, and 31 states have opted in. 19 states and Washingto... Listen Now...

Do negative headlines catch your attention? John Piper says that could be a problem.

August 5, 2026

John Piper is urging Christians to rethink the way they consume tragic news, suggesting that every negative headline should serve not as fuel for endless "doomscrolling" but as a call to repentance. In a re... Listen Now...

A Christian Physician Assistant who was Fired for her Religious Beliefs Reaches a Settlement

August 4, 2026

After several years in court, University of Michigan Health-West has agreed to pay Valerie Kloosterman and her attorneys $410,000, as well as adopt religious freedom protection policies for all employees. ... Listen Now...

Americans’ support for same-sex marriage is declining

August 3, 2026

A new poll continues the trend of finding reduced support for same-sex marriage. The Economist/YouGov poll found that 54% of Americans believe same-sex marriage should be legal, while 32% think it shouldn't be. The remaining 13% said they were "not sure." ... Listen Now...

A pastor is suing a Louisiana library system claiming it violated his religious liberties

July 31, 2026

Luke Ash, a bi-vocational pastor, has filed a lawsuit against the East Baton Rouge Parish Library system for violating his First Amendment right of religious liberty and for denying him protection against reli... Listen Now...