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The Case of a Woman in Jail for a Stillbirth May Determine the Future of America’s Abortion Debate
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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.
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Beth Moore Delivers the Trumpism Takedown You've Been Waiting For
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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.
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Chadwick Boseman Won't Be Replaced in the 'Black Panther' Sequel
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'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.
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What Americans Searched the Bible for in 2020
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Some new data from Bible Gateway on what issues drove us to the Bible this year ...and what we found there.
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The Kenneth Copeland Heavy Metal Mashup Is the Official Jam of the Winter
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Kenneth Copeland's prosperity gospel preaching may not be sound doctrine, but it makes for surprisingly good heavy metal music fodder.
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NBA Players Met With Pope Francis to Discuss Social Justice Issues
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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.
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'Fox News Republicans' Believe Christians Face Discrimination in the U.S.
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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.
Last weekend, CNN's Jake Tapper saw an offhand comment about Christmas ignite a firestorm. Business as usual for the War on Christmas.
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.
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.
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The Spooky Cover of 'Jesus Freak' Is the Halloween Anthem You've Been Waiting For
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Meet Holy Ghost Stories, the spooktacular Christian music project you didn't know you needed.
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The Trump Campaign Deceptively Edited Footage of Joe Biden Quoting Pope Francis
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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.
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With a new location in Atlanta, Hillsong Church is bringing on its first ever Black lead pastor
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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.
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Federal Funding for Planned Parenthood Actually Went Up Under Trump
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Planned Parenthood received a record amount of federal funds over the 2018-2019 fiscal year, despite Trump's vows to defund it entirely. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Justin Bieber Gets Real About the Trials of Celebrity on His New Single, 'Lonely'
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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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
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Bethel Is Weathering a COVID Outbreak as Churches Cope With the Pandemic
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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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
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. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app…
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Tobe Nwigwe’s Apple X NBA Commercial Shows Why He’s on the Rise
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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.
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Christian Leaders React To Trump’s Refusal To Condemn White Supremacy
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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.’
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Ravi Zacharias’ Ministry Is Investigating Multiple Claims of Sexual Misconduct at Spas
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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.
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The Billy Graham Association Paid $400,000 to Host an Event at Trump Hotel
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The Billy Graham Association is part of the Trump Taxes story. Also, the Democrats are accused of an anti-Catholic bias and Billie Eilish has a documentary on the way.
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Hillsong United Releases Surprise Ep ‘In The Meantime’
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Hillsong United has dropped an album of previously unreleased material and Wayne Grudem defends his support of President Trump.
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The First Trailer for Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Trial of the Chicago 7’ Is Here
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We’ve got our first real look at Sorkin’s likely Best Picture contender. Also, a new study links spirituality with civic mindedness and Christian leaders speak up about the Breonna Taylor case.
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No Cops Will Be Directly Charged in the Killing of Breonna Taylor
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A grand jury will not directly charge any of the cops involved in Breonna Taylor’s death with her killing. Also, a church is suing to re-open during the pandemic and Africa has avoided predicted nightmare scenarios.
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A New Poll Says America’s Faith in a COVID Vaccine Is Dwindling
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A new poll says that Americans are losing confidence in a COVID vaccine. Also, the pandemic has been kind to U.S. billionaires and a bat invasion may be headed our way.
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Jim Caviezel Says a ‘Passion of the Christ’ Sequel Is in the Works
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Jim Caviezel says Jesus is coming ...to a theater near you and Trump’s Supreme Court nominee is under the microscope for her religious beliefs.
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The New Era of Justin Bieber Is Upon Us With ‘Holy,’ Featuring Chance the Rapper
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Justin Bieber has a new song with Chance the Rapper called ‘Holy,’ Trump is moving to ban TikTok in the U.S. and we’ve got a new look at the upcoming TV show about James Comey.
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Jim Carrey Will Play Joe Biden on This Season of ‘SNL’
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‘SNL’ will be back in time for election season and they’re bringing in the big guns for Biden. Also, John MacArthur will continue to hold in-door church services and the CDC releases some troubling new stats about COVID-19.
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Survey: Almost Two-Thirds of Young Us Adults Don’t Know Six Million Jews Died in the Holocaust
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A new study suggests an alarming trend in how much Americans understand about the Holocaust. Also, some troubling allegations about how immigrant detainees are being treated and a church in Chicago is making a huge difference.
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Practicing Christians Are Getting Less Concerned About Racism in America
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A new study says Christians are growing less concerned about racism in America. A Maryland church is devoting itself to reparations and we’ve got our first look at the next season of The Mandalorian.
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Black Lives Matter Denounces Pat Robertson’s Comments
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Black Lives Matter fires back at Pat Robertson. Also, some new revelations about the possibility of life in space and a new look at Aaron Sorkin’s next movie.
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‘The Fast and the Furious’ Is Going Into Actual Space
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‘The Fast and the Furious’ is headed to space, a new study shines a light on how faith is passed down over generations and remembering the teachers lost to the coronavirus.
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Regina King’s Directorial Debut Is Garnering Early Oscar Buzz
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Regina King has unveiled the first look at ‘One Night in Miami’ and a new study reveals that BLM protests are overwhelmingly peaceful.
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The Oscars Will Add New Diversity Requirements for Best Picture Nominees
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Best Picture contenders have some new rules to deal with if they want a shot of an Oscar, and we’ve got our first look at ‘Dune.’
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Now You Can Buy a Bible Signed by President Trump
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A Bible signed by President Trump is for sale. The details of a supposed giant human trafficking sting in Georgia are more complicated than they seem and we’ve got our first look at Frances McDormand’s new movie.
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Lauren Daigle’s ‘You Say’ Is the First Song To Spend 100 Weeks at Number One
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Lauren Daigle sets an enormous milestone and Rob Pattinson comes down with COVID.
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Protests Engulf Rochester After Video Shows Police Suffocating a Detained Black Man
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Another unarmed Black man has been killed in New York state. Also, Eric Metaxas is accused of punching a protestor and we’ve got a new Bond trailer.
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Half of All American Christians Say Casual Sex Between Consenting Adults Is at Least Sometimes OK
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Christian opinions on sex are shifting rapidly, as are their thoughts on Jesus. Also, ‘The Mandalorian’ announces its return.
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Ryan Coogler Has Written a Powerful Tribute To His Friend Chadwick Boseman
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Ryan Coogler has written a powerful tribute to his friend Chadwick Boseman. Kyle Rittenhouse is collecting a huge sum in Christian donations and we’ve got our first trailer for ‘Faith Based’.
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Vice President Mike Pence Swapped Out “Jesus” for “Old Glory” in His RNC Address
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Vice President Mike Pence mashed Hebrews 12 up with some patriotic buzzwords for the RNC. And pro teams and athletes are going on strike for racial justice.
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Two Are Dead and Another Was Injured During Overnight Shootings in Kenosha
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A 17-year-old has been arrested in a shooting during a night of protests in Wisconsin. Drake’s new album artwork looks awfully familiar and we’ve got a new song from Bethel Music.
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A ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Star Is Calling Out the Remake for Some Whitewashed Casting
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Melissa Fumero is taking on whitewashing for the Brooklyn Nine-Nine remake. Falwell is officially out at Liberty and the West Wing will reunite for a new special.
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Jacob Blake Is Clinging to Life After Being Shot in the Back Seven Times by Police
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Protests are erupting after another Black man has been shot by police. Stunning allegations emerge against the Falwells and we’ve got our first look at the new Batman.
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Tim Keller on Why Caring About Justice Doesn’t Make You a Marxist
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Tim Keller engages in a compelling online debate. Jamie Foxx shows off his biblical chops. And we’ve got a new show in the works from John C. Reilly.
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Why Did the DNC Invite Bill Clinton to Speak?
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The DNC undermines its own credibility and we’ve got our first look at the new Sophia Coppola movie.
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Hasan Minhaj’s ‘The Patriot Act’ Has Been Canceled
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Netflix has axed ‘The Patriot Act.’ Joe Biden is enjoying early evangelical support and the feds have new guidelines on how much men should drink.
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A Quarter of Young Adults Have Contemplated Suicide During the Pandemic
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A stunning new CDC report says young adults are suffering an enormous pandemic toll. Sorting fact from fiction in the Post Office discourse and Avatar: The Last Airbender loses its creators.
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Tom Holland Faces Evil Pastor Robert Pattinson in ‘The Devil All the Time’
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Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson square up for a faith-soaked fight for the ages. Meanwhile, new polls show things haven’t changed much for Christians’ view of Trump in the last four years.
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Beth Moore’s Latest Twitter Thread Is a Must-Read
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Beth Moore turns in a must-read Twitter thread. The Southern Baptist Convention is weighing a name change. And we’ve got a new song from Sufjan.
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Exploring the Unique Faith Backstory of Senator Kamala Harris
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Joe Biden’s historic veep nominee has a surprising faith backstory. And we take a look at a viral video of a Bible burning.
