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The Case of a Woman in Jail for a Stillbirth May Determine the Future of America’s Abortion Debate

Adora Perez is facing an eleven-year sentence for a stillbirth authorities said was caused by her drug use. Now, a high stakes legal battle over her case may define the future of the abortion debate in the U.S.

12-18
04:26

Beth Moore Delivers the Trumpism Takedown You've Been Waiting For

Over the weekend, author and preacher Beth Moore delivered the rare Twitter thread that seemed to actually matter, taking on Trumpism by name and setting the internet on fire as she did it.

12-14
06:21

Chadwick Boseman Won't Be Replaced in the 'Black Panther' Sequel

'Black Panther II' will happen, but Boseman's role won't be recast. We break down the possible futures of the franchise. Also, a look at the state of the death penalty in the U.S. and FKA Twigs' lawsuit against Shia LeBeouf shines a light on domestic abuse.

12-11
07:16

What Americans Searched the Bible for in 2020

Some new data from Bible Gateway on what issues drove us to the Bible this year ...and what we found there.

12-03
03:04

The Kenneth Copeland Heavy Metal Mashup Is the Official Jam of the Winter

Kenneth Copeland's prosperity gospel preaching may not be sound doctrine, but it makes for surprisingly good heavy metal music fodder.

12-01
03:03

NBA Players Met With Pope Francis to Discuss Social Justice Issues

Kyle Korver, Sterling Brown, Anthony Tolliver, Marco Belinelli and Jonathan Isaac accepted an invitation from the Vatican to meet with the Pope and talk about the year in justice.

11-24
02:02

'Fox News Republicans' Believe Christians Face Discrimination in the U.S.

A new study shows that Republicans who consider Fox News their primary source of information see the world very differently than people who don't, and that goes for who they think faces discrimination in the U.S. too.

11-20
02:23

The War on Christmas Returns

Last weekend, CNN's Jake Tapper saw an offhand comment about Christmas ignite a firestorm. Business as usual for the War on Christmas.

11-16
03:52

48 of 50 States Are Now COVID-19 Hotspots

As the COVID-19 pandemic sets new records in the U.S., it's time for Americans to redouble their efforts to social distance and flatten the curve.

11-12
03:01

How did Christians vote in 2020?

Ryan Burge, assistant professor of political science as Eastern Illinois University, gives us his analysis of the initial data about whether or not white evangelicals turned up for Trump again in this year's election.

11-04
03:40

The Spooky Cover of 'Jesus Freak' Is the Halloween Anthem You've Been Waiting For

Meet Holy Ghost Stories, the spooktacular Christian music project you didn't know you needed.

10-30
03:27

The Trump Campaign Deceptively Edited Footage of Joe Biden Quoting Pope Francis

A video circulated by an account run by President Donald Trump's campaign this week appeared to show Joe Biden fumbling for words at the mic. But he was actually quoting Pope Francis.

10-28
04:28

With a new location in Atlanta, Hillsong Church is bringing on its first ever Black lead pastor

Sam Collier is planting a new Hillsong Church in his hometown of Atlanta. He joins RELEVANT News to talk about his vision for the city and his journey to being the first African-American lead pastor of a Hillsong Church.

10-27
02:44

Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood Actually Went Up Under Trump

Planned Parenthood received a record amount of federal funds over the 2018-2019 fiscal year, despite Trump's vows to defund it entirely.

10-27
01:46

Justin Bieber Gets Real About the Trials of Celebrity on His New Single, 'Lonely'

Producer Benny Blanco joined Justin Bieber on 'SNL' for a new single called 'Lonely,' which gets bracingly real about the dark downsides of being a global superstar. We break it all down (and check out a clip) on RELEVANT News.

10-27
02:07

Bethel Is Weathering a COVID Outbreak as Churches Cope With the Pandemic

In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak at Redding, California, megachurch Bethel, we look at what major faith leaders are saying about whether or not congregations should be gathering in-person again.

10-27
02:50

Is Tobe Nwigwe the Artist of 2020?

Tobe Nwigwe's new commercial for Apple and the NBA is a huge accomplishment for the rising star, but it's far from his only one. In fact, almost no other artist is doing a better job of speaking into the current moment.

10-27
02:46

Tobe Nwigwe’s Apple X NBA Commercial Shows Why He’s on the Rise

Tobe Nwigwe’s got a cool new Apple commercial. Also, the SBC is condemning white supremacy and Chrissy Teigan and John Legend mourn a tragic loss.

10-01
07:36

Christian Leaders React To Trump’s Refusal To Condemn White Supremacy

The President refuses to condemn white supremacy, Marvel has found its newest superhero and we’ve got our first look at Steven Yeun’s ‘Minari.’

09-30
08:25

Ravi Zacharias’ Ministry Is Investigating Multiple Claims of Sexual Misconduct at Spas

Three women have come forward with claims against the late Ravi Zacharias. Also, Trump apparently makes fun of evangelicals when they’re not around and Chadwick Boseman fought hard for equal pay for his woman co-star.

09-29
09:03

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