Newsmakers

On this week’s Newsmakers, Billy Hallowell sits down with three powerful guests tackling today’s most pressing issues.

• Cindy Clemishire, a victim of Robert Morris, shares her harrowing story and why she’s choosing to speak out.

• Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, reveals the reality of Christian persecution and his mission to help the suffering church.

• Ryan Bangert, Senior Counsel at Alliance Defending Freedom, warns about growing threats to free speech and faith in America.

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, according to the Wall Street Journal, Bible sales in America skyrocketed up 36% from last September, which is about 2.4 million copies. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.

Nigeria is currently the deadliest nation in the world to be a Christian. CBN News' Billy Hallowell speaks with Brad Brandon, CEO of Across Nigeria, about the brutal persecution believers face — and the supernatural hope rising in the midst of it. From martyrdom to miracles, discover how God is moving in a nation where biblical faith can cost a person everything.

On this week’s Newsmakers, we’re covering powerful stories at the crossroads of faith, culture, and truth. First, commentator Josh Hammer joins us to reflect on the shocking murder of his close friend Charlie Kirk — and to unpack the wave of conspiracy theories, antisemitism, and grief that followed.

Then, filmmaker Erin Zimmerman of CBN Films takes us inside her new documentary Oracles of God: The Story of the New Testament, exploring how the Bible was formed and why its story still matters today.

Finally, photographer Chelsey Nelson and ADF attorney Bryan Neihart share their recent religious liberty victory — and what it means for free speech and faith in America.

On this week’s Newsmakers, Dr. Ben Carson joins to share his heartfelt warning to America and the encouragement he’s finding in a new move of God. Carson is featured in CBN’s The Revival Generation.

This week on Newsmakers, we’re going behind the headlines with powerful stories of faith, transformation, and revival. First, for KING + COUNTRY’s Luke Smallbone joins Billy Hallowell to talk about the band’s latest song “World on Fire” and the movement of revival sweeping the nation.

A Christian photographer recently scored a major victory for religious liberty when the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky ruled that Louisville officials had violated her First Amendment rights. Chelsey Nelson, the photographer in question, challenged a law she said would mandate that she violate her conscience on traditional marriage. While she didn't face any direct punishment or threat, she took preemptive action against the ordinance in an attempt to prevent future issues.

A Catholic priest in Spain, Father Custodio Ballester, is facing real jail time after he was found guilty of making ‘Islamophobic’ comments. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.

Revelations that Gateway Church founder Robert Morris molested a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s sent shockwaves throughout Christian circles last summer. More than a year later, Morris pleaded guilty last week to the crime, admitting to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. As part of a plea agreement, he received a 10-year suspended sentence and will spend six months in jail, register as a sex offender, and pay $270,000 in restitution.

Netflix’s stock continues to spiral downwards as parents are waking up to the transgender and inappropriately sexual content the streaming content has been pushing on your kids. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.