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President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up as he leaves the White House for travel to Beijing, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington, to meet with China's President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Current events

Trump to discuss imprisoned pastor in meetings with China

Ryan Denison, PhD

Pills in an envelope. By Sabphoto/stock.adobe.com. abortion pill

The Daily Article

Justice Alito temporarily restores access to abortion pill

Jim Denison, PhD

A crown of thorns and nails, symbols of the Christian crucifixion in the Easter story. By GabrielaBertolini/stock.adobe.com. Pastor William Schonemann of New River Bible Chapel in Arizona was found dead inside his home in a position authorities described as resembling crucifixion.

The Daily Article

Man accused of crucifying pastor asks for death penalty

Jim Denison, PhD

Podcasts

Iran, war, and the surprising growth of Christianity

Mark Turman, DMin

Iran flag and praying patriot man with crossed hands. Holding cross, hoping and wishing. By sezerozger/stock.adobe.com

Articles

What to know about the church in Iran

Parker Jones

Wireless headphones shouting with negative feedback from podcast at tiny businessman. By Vadym/stock.adobe.com. Jennifer Welch

The Daily Article

Popular podcast calls evangelicals “cancer”

Jim Denison, PhD

Worshipers attend a Christmas Eve Mass at the Olive Church in Damascus, Syria, Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed) Christian persecution

The Daily Article

Syria is now one of the most dangerous places for Christians

Ryan Denison, PhD

This combo from photos provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, show National Guard soldiers, from left, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Specialist Sarah Beckstrom. (U.S. Attorney’s Office via AP) dies dead

The Daily Article

National Guard soldier dies a day after DC attack

Jim Denison, PhD

People walk past the Christian Mission for the Deaf church in Lagos, Nigeria, Sunday, July 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) Christian persecution

The Daily Article

Is Nigeria committing genocide against Christians?

Ryan Denison, PhD

Forecast map of Hurricane Melissa's path through Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. By Sajid/stock.adobe.com.

The Daily Article

Hurricane Melissa could be the most powerful storm ever

Jim Denison, PhD

Hands of man praying in South Sudan. By Wollwerth Imagery/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

When I’m attacked for being a Christian, how should I respond?

Jim Denison, PhD

Police car on the street. By Chalabala/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Why are there so many attacks on churches?

Jim Denison, PhD

Close-up of juicy grilled cheeseburger and golden french fries on rustic surface. By meeboonstudio/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

New burger spot in Dallas draws hour-long lines

Jim Denison, PhD

A summertime view of Mount Sinai with Saint Catherine's Monastery at the foot of the mountain in Egypt. By Nicola/stock.adobe.com

The Daily Article

Egypt’s government threatens world’s oldest monastery

Jim Denison, PhD

Vandalized art in an Orthodox church in Syria. By Goran/stock.adobe.com. Christianity

The Daily Article

The end of Christianity in a “cradle” of our faith?

Jim Denison, PhD

A police car rushes to the emergency call with lights turned on. By christian/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

Shooter assaulted church filled with children for VBS

Jim Denison, PhD

Candles with the colors of the Nigerian flag. In memory of the victims. By Negro Elkha/stock.adobe.com

Articles

Nigeria is becoming a “mass grave” for Christians

Clint Lyons

Officals take part in a drill to train civilians in case of attack in Prayagraj, India, Wednesday, May 7, 2025 amid rising fears of wider conflict following India's strikes in Pakistan. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh) India and Pakistan

The Daily Article

Will conflict escalate between nuclear-armed India and Pakistan?

Jim Denison, PhD

St James Church in Leyland (courtesy of St. James Church)

Biblical living

Church rededicated after Good Friday graffiti attack

Jim Denison, PhD

Popular culture

Yet again, I’m not on Time’s “most influential people” list

Jim Denison, PhD

Syrian security forces inspect vehicles at a checkpoint, following a recent wave of violence between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad, as well as subsequent sectarian attacks, in Latakia, in Syria's coastal region, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

Biblical living

Why is the new Syrian regime targeting minorities?

Jim Denison, PhD

A nurse points to bullet holes in a window following the recent wave of violence between Syrian security forces and gunmen loyal to former President Bashar Assad, as well as subsequent sectarian attacks, at a hospital in the town of Jableh, in Syria's coastal region, on Monday, March 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Omar Albam)

Current events

Why are Christians being killed in Syria?

Laurel Wood

Small evangelical church building in Africa, adorned with a wooden cross. By ivanbruno/stock.adobe.com

Biblical living

70 Christians beheaded in the DRC

Laurel Wood

DOGE's disruptions, Congo crisis, Oscars preview & a “Star Wars” hot take | Ep. 8

Podcasts

DOGE’s disruptions, Congo crisis, Oscars preview & a “Star Wars” hot take | Ep. 8

Micah Tomasella and Conner Jones

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