What is the mission of the church? Hundreds of vacant churches in Canada are being converted into “temples of cheese, fitness and eroticism.” Then, in a New York Times opinion piece, Frank Bruni discusses how America would be worse off if Mike Pence became President instead of Trump. Carmen talks with Glen Stanton, senior contributor […]
If we don’t like what the press is covering, does that make it fake news? Carmen talks about the importance of the press’ freedom to press. For the Connecting Point, journalist Holly Meyer joins the conversation to talk about her recent piece on PETA’s request to Cornerstone Church in Nashville. Trillia Newbell and Carmen have […]
In response to the tragic grand jury report of Pennsylvania’s Catholic Church that reveals sexual abuse of more than 1000 children by more than 300 priests, how might Christians use this news for good? The appropriate response will include asking difficult questions, developing active accountability among leaders and the protection of the most vulnerable among […]
A bridge has collapsed in Genoa, Italy and at least 25 victims have been identified so far. The anniversary has also just passed of a bridge in the Twin Cities that collapsed 11 years ago killing 13 people. While praying the news through this tragedy we are reminded to put our faith wholly in Christ. […]
As we pray for the family of pilot Richard Russell – who stole a commercial jet, performed some tricks, and crashed a short while later – we cling to the truth they verbalized, that it is Jesus who holds us together when things are falling apart. It is Jesus who is before all things and […]
In the news: Pastor Greg Laurie and Harvest Crusades have been required to remove a billboard advertising a Harvest Outreach that has a photo of Pastor Laurie holding a Bible due to its offensiveness. Scarlet Johansen has withdrawn from her role in a new movie called “Rub and Tug” due to angry backlash from the […]
Pray the news today for Willow Creek Church which is experiencing the ripple effects of sin. Christiana Holcomb, an attorney with the Alliance Defending Freedom, gave us a joyful update regarding the Maryland church that opened a coffee shop downtown in order to build relationships and invite customers to church but immediately experienced pushback from […]
As terminally-ill children are being euthanized in Belgium, we need to recognize that the slippery slope is real. We need genuine examination of the sovereignty of God and how to be a people who advocate for life. Why is it important that political giving remain anonymous? Jon Gabriel, editor-in-chief of Ricochet.com, talked with Carmen about […]
What is the basis for the Christian value of human dignity, and does it require an expanded definition of prolife? Dan Darling, Vice President for Communications for the ERLC, talked with Carmen about his opinion piece published in the USA Today, On the brink of a post-Roe world, pro-life movement needs a future beyond abortion. […]
Praying the news this week: earthquake in Indonesia most violent weekend on record in Chicago restoration of peace amidst protests in Portland those in the paths of the wildfires in California and Portugal In light of President Trump’s remarks about the press being the “enemy of the people,” let’s speak truth about who that enemy […]