Newsmakers

Arch Kennedy, an author and former meteorologist, once lived a gay lifestyle before an encounter with Jesus changed everything. Kennedy, author of "The Weather's Fine: My Method for Navigating Life's Challenges," told CBN News he "grew up in the church" but went on to struggle with addiction and same-sex attraction. "They instilled Christian values in us as children," Kennedy said of his parents. "I left that as I moved through my life, through my 20s and 30s, and where I got into heavy alcohol addiction through a good ... chunk of my life."

Bill Maher, on his show on HBO, said some absolutely spot on things about the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.

On this week’s Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ’s return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli shares how more than 500 people surrendered their lives to Jesus in the days following Kirk’s death. And Lucas Miles, pastor and TPUSA Faith director, offers a heartfelt tribute to Charlie’s life and legacy. Join host Billy Hallowell for powerful conversations on the end times, revival, and the enduring impact of a life lived for the Gospel.

Is slain conservative and Christian commentator Charlie Kirk truly a martyr? After Kirk's September 10 assassination, he was labeled a martyr, which has sparked discussion about the term and how it applies.

Jason Jimenez, an apologist, author, and the leader of Stand Strong Ministries, joins CBN News to explain why he believes wholeheartedly that Kirk is a martyr, what the term means, and how it applies.

Christian music superstar Lauren Daigle just posted a passionate post about Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down her emotional message.

On this week's Newsmakers we have a solemn yet powerful broadcast. Host Billy Hallowell welcomes three influential voices—The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins, evangelist Ray Comfort, and Pastor Sam Rodriguez—for heartfelt reflections on the shocking assassination of conservative Christian commentator Charlie Kirk.

Christian music superstar Forrest Frank lost 30,000 followers for posting about Charlie Kirk. So did that sudden drop in followers make him second guess his post? Not exactly. CBN's Raj Nair Billy Hallowell have the story.

"The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins is among those mourning the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk — and he's offering a warning about the dangers of out-of-control and unfettered rhetoric. "It's obvious he was killed for his beliefs," Jenkins said of Kirk, lamenting this tragic reality. Jenkins commended Kirk for his attempts to dialogue with people who ideologically opposed him.

Listen to him explain.

A popular pastor known for speaking out on contemporary issues believes Charlie Kirk's assassination must become a moment of reckoning for America.

Pastor Samuel Rodriguez told CBN News that America is "bleeding morally" and is at a dire crossroads. "We have crossed the Rubicon," he said. "We're no longer what we used to be. The age of civility is officially over, and we've entered into the proverbial dark, slippery slope where rhetorical violence becomes physical violence."

Dr. Ben Carson has had a fascinating career, working as a revered neurosurgeon before running for president in 2016 and subsequently serving as the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the first Trump administration. But it's Carson's Christian faith that has most defined his life, with the physician-turned-politician joining forces with the Christian Broadcasting Network for the new documentary "The Revival Generation," a film the explores the "powerful move of God ... stirring across college campuses" across America.