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Former President Barack Obama is making headlines once again—this time for comments made on his wife Michelle Obama’s podcast that are stirring up strong reactions from faith communities. During a recent episode of “IMO,” which Michelle co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, the former president suggested that young boys need gay male friends or mentors…

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When Cara Kernodle lost her daughter Xana in the horrific 2022 University of Idaho murders, her world was shattered. Four young students, including Xana, were brutally killed in their off-campus home—an event that shocked the nation. But in the middle of her unimaginable grief, Cara’s life took an unexpected turn—from despair to redemption. In an…

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First Liberty Institute’s Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy (CRCD) has released its Religious Liberty in the States Index and Florida was ranked as the number one state for religious freedom. The index ranks the 50 states based on their policies that promote such freedoms as religious exemptions, protections for religious organizations and schools, and…

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President Trump is making moves against Russia, including selling arms to NATO to be used for Ukraine’s fight against Russia and giving Russia fifty days to reach a peace deal or face 100% tariffs with the US. Trump has expressed frustration with Russia as he continues to push for an end to the Ukraine-Russia war…

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On Friday, the Trump Administration commenced executing one of its pre-election promises – decimating the current U.S. Education Department and launching a reclamation project of its own. During the election process, Trump vociferously exclaimed his plans to do a “start-over” project and “end wokeness” with the beleaguered national overseer of public education. On Monday, the…

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The number of Gen Zers who identify as liberal has dropped 12 points according to a new report. The report, which was conducted in June, found that 21% of Gez Z identify politically as “don’t know/no opinion,” 24% identify as conservative, 26% identify as moderate, and 30% identify as liberal. Those who didn’t have a…

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July 13, 2025 marked the one-year anniversary after an armed gunman shot then-candidate Donald Trump in the ear during a campaign rally in Bulter, Pennsylvania. Reflecting on the incident, President Trump credited God for saving his life. “One year ago today, at 6:11 pm—eight minutes after taking the stage on the grounds of Butler Farms…

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In a first-of-its-kind event, President Donald Trump gathered more than 60 CEOs and faith-driven business leaders at the White House on Monday for a powerful meeting focused on renewing America, both spiritually and economically. The White House Faith Office hosted the luncheon in the historic State Dining Room. It brought together executives who actively support…

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A political action committee that once backed Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential election is apologizing after using sermons from the late Rev. Billy Graham to attack President Donald Trump. The group, formerly called “Evangelicals for Harris” and now operating under “Evangelicals for America” following Harris’ electoral defeat last fall, issued a public statement admitting…

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An Episcopal leader earned himself a harsh rebuke from Dietrich Bonhoeffer biographer Eric Metaxas after he compared resisting Trump to Bonhoeffer’s resistance to Nazis. In an op-ed for Religion News Service, Rev. Sean W. Rowe, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, called on the Church to be a force of resistance against the Trump administration.…
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