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Nicaraguan Pastors Facing $80M Fines, Imprisoned After Huge Revival

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An American missionary is fighting back after he, his family, and 11 Christian leaders are facing serious charges from Nicaraguan officials who accuse them of money laundering and organized crime. Britt Hancock, founder of Mountain Gateway Order, Inc., denied these charges in an interview with CBN News and said he believes the legal battle is a direct response to …

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Professor Reflects on Asbury Revival’s Continued Impact

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BYLINE: Billy Hallowell/Faithwire Dr. Sarah Thomas Baldwin, author of the soon-to-publish book, “Generation Awakened: An Eyewitness Account of the Powerful Outpouring of God at Asbury,” told CBN News the behind-the-scenes details of the Asbury revival, what she sees happening now, and why she believes the impact is still being felt. As CBN News has reported, …

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PRAY: Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega Rely on God as They Mourn Stillborn Baby Girl

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Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega revealed the heartbreaking news Monday that their baby daughter, Indy, was stillborn, expressing a deep reliance upon God amid the tragic circumstance. Breaking News. Spirit-Filled Stories. Subscribe to Charisma on YouTube now! The married couple, who already have three children—Ocean, 7, Kingston, 4 and Rio, 2—opened their joint statement on social media …

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5-Year-Old Praised for Saving Family From Potentially Deadly House Fire

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A 5-year-old Michigan boy is being hailed a hero after alerting his mother to a house fire and helping save his siblings’ lives. Juwan Perry, Jr., woke up last Friday around 4:40 a.m. to smoke and immediately began yelling for his mother—an act she said saved the family from a deadly catastrophe. Breaking News. Spirit-Filled …

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Actor Gary Sinise Reflects on Prayer, God, Son’s Death After Cancer Battle: ‘A Man of Great Faith’

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“He was a man of great faith—great, great faith.” That’s how actor Gary Sinise describes his 33-year-old son, Mac, who died in January after a harrowing battle with Chordoma, a persistent and rare cancer that starts in the spine. The “Forrest Gump” star told CBN News his son “loved his Catholic faith” and deeply embraced …

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Hundreds of Young Adults Embrace Christ in Spontaneous Baptisms

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One year after the stunning, 16-day, non-stop worship service at Asbury University, an outpouring of sorts still appears to be striking various schools and student bodies across America. Case-in-point: well-known ministry leaders Jennie Allen, Jonathan Pokluda and others baptized hundreds of University of Georgia students Wednesday night. Rather than immersions in traditional baptismal pools, many …

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‘The Chosen’ Transforms Inmates’ Lives in Prisons Across America

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“The Chosen” is changing inmates’ lives, bringing the Gospel message to a population desperately needing hope and transformation. Heather Rice-Minus, president and CEO of Prison Fellowship, a ministry serving the incarcerated and their families, recently explained the impact of the Bible-inspired TV series on prisoners. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS today! Stay up to date …

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Jennie Allen Reveals Revival Moments and Powerful Mass Baptism Among the Next Generation

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Author and speaker Jennie Allen has witnessed some of the most powerful revival moments over the past year. Allen helped hundreds of young people get spontaneously baptized at Auburn University in Alabama last fall—something she recently spoke about with CBN News during a conversation surrounding her new book, “Untangle Your Emotions: Naming What You Feel …

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Persecution Watchdog’s Warning: Bill Could ‘Send Christians to Jail’ for Quoting Bible

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A religious freedom advocate is warning that a proposed Canadian law could imperil freedom of speech and religious liberty. Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (ICC), a religious persecution watchdog, told CBN News proposed Bill C-367 “amends the criminal code and it takes away some religious exemptions that protected Christians.” Get your FREE CHARISMA …

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Christian Teen Wows ‘American Idol’ With Powerful Song About God and Sin

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A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about God, sin, and truth. Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old from Starkville, Mississippi, belted out the ballad while playing her guitar, leaving show judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan in awe. Get your FREE CHARISMA NEWSLETTERS …

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Ex-Slave Forced into Islam Meets Jesus

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A Christian nonprofit worker helping bring Sudanese slaves to freedom revealed a touching story that showcases the physical and spiritual importance of his organization’s work. Joel Veldkamp, head of international communications at Christian Solidarity International (CSI), recently joined CBN News Christians to explain how Christians and indigenous religions in South Sudan have been the hardest …

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‘Casting Spells’: Man’s Obsessions with Occult and Ouija Boards Shattered in Radical Encounter With God

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“I was very involved in the occult, channeling spirits, casting spells, playing with a Ouija board six to eight hours a day—all of those things.” That’s how military veteran and artist Timothy Gagnon describes his early years, explaining how he descended into evil practices as a young man. Now, decades later, Gagnon is on a …

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Hulu Quickly Reverses Decision After Rejecting Church’s Ad for ‘Religious Indoctrination’

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Streaming platform Hulu has reportedly reversed course after rejecting a Texas church’s advertisement promoting church services, a decision announced by First Liberty Institute, a religious liberty law firm. “We are grateful to Hulu for its quick response to our demand letter and for accepting Hulen Street Church’s ad,” Jeremy Dys, senior counsel at First Liberty …

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Noah’s Ark Controversy: Theologian’s Genesis Flood Claim Ignites Social Media Reaction

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A theologian who sparked an intense social media debate when he posited the Bible’s Noah’s ark narrative was potentially speaking about a regional—and not a global—flood is now speaking out to offer further context on his theory. Gavin Ortlund, president of Truth Unites, told CBN News he initially made his argument in a highly watched …

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Iranian Muslims Find Jesus in Truly Miraculous Ways: ‘God Is Using Dreams’

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One of the leaders of an organization working to spread the gospel to Iranians reports that claims of Middle Easterners encountering Jesus in dreams are “quite common,” with the Lord using these interactions to draw individuals closer to Him. “God is using [dreams] to speak to Iranians all the time,” Lana Silk, U.S. director of …

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