What is the current state of persecution across the globe? What is the price for Christians who openly share their faith while living in restrictive and dangerous nations like North Korea, Nigeria and China? 

Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman joins Billy Hallowell to share the shocking statistics, explore the worst nations to live as a believer — and break down some of the most heartbreaking stories at the center of the persecution paradigm. 

Heidieh Mirahmadi was a devout Muslim who worked in counterterrorism when theological doubts began to seep into her mind. Suddenly, she found herself on an incredible journey that left her abandoning Islam and embracing Christianity. 

Mirahmadi joins Billy Hallowell and "The Inside Story" to share her powerful story.

Former U.S. president Jimmy Carter was met with much praise after his Dec. 29 death. The ex-commander-in-chief, who was 100, certainly had his political foes, yet numerous opponents took the time to honor the Democratic leader's life, faith, and contributions to U.S. politics. 

President-Elect Donald Trump was among those who, despite political differences, offered praise for Carter. Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski joins Billy Hallowell for this week's "Inside Story" to break down Carter's life, political career — and legacy.

The United Kingdom has officially banned puberty blockers, adding a shocking twist to the international battle over the gender issue. The Christian Post's Brandon Showalter joins Billy Hallowell to break down the story, why it matters — and what could come next.

Ex-hostage Aviva Siegel was held for nearly two months after being captured by Hamas terrorists in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that shocked and horrified the world. 

Siegel sat down with Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman to tell her harrowing story of being captured along with her husband, Keith, from their home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza in southern Israel and experiencing the unimaginable. 

"I remember not only thinking that I might die or Keith might die, but I was scared to look at him, just scared to look at his chest going up and down and then maybe see death," she said while describing the horror.

Keith is still being held hostage by Hamas.

Listen to Kamman break down Siegel's story.

The U.S. Supreme Court is once again poised to make a splash with United States v. Skrmetti, a case that will decide whether Tennessee can ban puberty blockers and body-mutilating surgeries from being performed on young Americans who exhibit gender dysphoria.

The Christian Post's Jon Brown was on the ground outside the high court Wednesday during oral arguments. He joins Billy Hallowell on today's "Inside Story" to share background on the case, what he heard and experienced — and what both sides are contending. 

Listen to Brown break down the details.

The historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in New York City has been around since 1808, with the house of worship's new pastor on a profound mission: to "make traditional church cool."

“Abyssinian, it will always be a traditional Baptist church,” Rev. Kevin R. Johnson told The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair. “We have to make it engaging so that those who want this type of experience with Christ will feel like, ‘you know what? I can wear a tie and still be cool. I can wear a dress and still be cool.’”

Listen to Blair discuss the church's history and mission.

Shelley Luther is a walking miracle — and now she's also an elected official.

Luther, a former Dallas salon owner who made national headlines for defying COVID-19 lockdown orders, just won a seat in the Texas Legislature, capturing House District 62.

But it was her path before achieving electoral victory that captured the most attention. Luther was briefly jailed for keeping her salon open during the pandemic. Then, she faced a near-death experience. Luther recently spoke with Ian Giatti about her ultimate overcomer story.

Listen to Giatti break it all down and read the full story here.

Pundits and commentators are still exploring the factors that led to President-Elect Donald Trump's stunning defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris. The Christian Post's Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" today to explain what happened, what the polls say and to look ahead to what comes next in a second Trump term.

Plus, he breaks down the states where abortion and other issues were on the ballot.

What would a second term look like for former President Donald Trump? What would a Kamala Harris presidency look like?

The Christian Post's Ryan Foley joins "The Inside Story" to break it all down, explaining how reliable the polls are, what shocks him most about the 2024 campaign – and more.