Olympic silver medalist MyKayla Skinner Harmer is speaking out in defense of women's sports, backing activist and former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines' opposition to biological men competing in women's sports. Harmer's position was made clear after she made headlines in recent weeks for claiming former teammate Simone Biles "belittled, dismissed and ostracized" her.

An ex-LGBT activist in Malta who reportedly faces potential prison time after sharing his testimony of leaving behind a gay lifestyle to follow Christ continues to face his years-long court battle.

Matthew Grech told CBN News he is heading back to court July 16 to continue his quest to avoid a potential five-month jail sentence and fines after being accused of "advertising so-called conversion practices."

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that "prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran" was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs. From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or during the Tribulation period — to positions on Israel, the piece in question struck some critics as strange, incomplete, and even leading.

Shawn Marcell, co-founder of LifeSurge, joined Billy Hallowell to discuss the faith-based movement sweeping across the nation—and how it's playing out not just in churches, but in the marketplace. LifeSurge aims to equip believers to steward their resources for God’s kingdom, helping people identify their “why” when it comes to wealth creation and influence. At the heart of the mission is a call to merge faith with practical action, especially in how Christians show up professionally, financially, and spiritually in their day-to-day lives.

Marcell describes a growing spiritual hunger he’s witnessing at LifeSurge’s large-scale events.

Actor Kirk Cameron believes many pastors and Christians today can learn a lesson or two from individuals like President Donald Trump and radio host Joe Rogan.

Christians in China are facing a myriad of complicated persecution problems. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell discuss some recent disturbing news.

When the media reported the tragic news that Camp Mystic director Dick Eastland died trying to save kids amid catastrophic Guadalupe River flooding, Dr. Jim Denison was heartbroken but unsurprised. "Dick Eastland was a friend," he said. "He and [his wife] Tweety have been with me to Israel twice. I don't know a more gracious, humble, servant-hearted person."

Denison detailed the ways Eastland served others on their Israel expeditions, stating he was the first person to arrive at the bus to ensure everyone's luggage was loaded on and would often be waiting after to be certain people safely made it to their rooms.

On today’s Newsmakers, we go behind the headlines with bold voices tackling the stories that matter. Jeff King, CEO of International Christian Concern, responds to Whoopi Goldberg’s shocking comparison between life in America and life under Iran’s brutal dictatorship.

Johnnie Moore, executive chairman of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, exposes Hamas' latest evils and shares how his team is working to feed the hungry in Gaza despite mounting tensions.

Pastor Jonathan Pokluda, author of Your Story Has a Villain, joins us to talk miracles, revival, and how to fight back against spiritual warfare.

Ex-porn star Joshua Broome is on a mission to protect kids. He joins CBN News to praise the Supreme Court's recent age verification ruling (Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton), to explain why it matters, and to share insight on what he believes will happen next.

A head-turning CNN analysis article warning that “prophecy, not politics, may also shape America’s clash with Iran” was published this week, seemingly taking aim at evangelicals who believe in various end times theological constructs.

From the Rapture – the notion Christians will be taken up to heaven before or during the Tribulation period — to positions on Israel, the piece in question struck some critics as strange, incomplete, and even leading.

Most notably, the article provided voices critical of these theological ideals, while offering no voices who endorse or believe in the ideals derided.

Author and prophecy expert Todd Hampson, who is one such voice, told CBN News the article was “not journalism” but instead an attempt to diminish Christian ideals surrounding eschatology.