Author: Erick Neuman
CHICAGO — Of the 55 million tourists who visit the Windy City each year, very few flock to Chicago’s South Side – an area known for crime and battered neighborhoods that have seen brighter days. Yet that’s precisely where Kyle Martin, with a background in business and Bible studies, figuratively dropped his map pin. He saw something more: an outreach opportunity. “There’s a label of Englewood. There’s a label of the Back of the Yards: Oh, it’s tough. It’s rough. Man, nobody wants you to come,” he said on a hot and humid summer day referencing two South Side neighborhoods. “We’ve…
This year’s Harvest Crusade saw thousands give their lives to Jesus Christ on Saturday during the one-night special event held at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California. More than 45,000 people filled the arena while an additional 200,000 watched online. Harvest Christian Fellowship’s senior pastor, Greg Laurie, shared on social media that more than 6,500 people made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. “The heart of the Harvest Crusade, for the past 35 years, has been the proclamation of the Gospel. When the invitation to follow Christ was given, so many people came forward that the Fire Marshals had to stop…
Trying to put the Jeffrey Epstein issue behind him, President Trump’s Justice Department has asked a federal court to unseal transcripts from the grand jury that investigated Epstein before his 2019 death in jail. But Congress wants more, and Republican Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Epstein Files Transparency Act, which would force the House to vote on a non-binding resolution urging the Epstein files to be released. When asked on ABC what exactly the government is withholding, Congressman Burchett said, “That’s the million-dollar question.” And when asked if unsealing the grand jury records is…
Cara Kernodle faced every mother’s worst nightmare on Nov. 13, 2022, when her daughter, Xana, was one of four University of Idaho students murdered in an off-campus home. Listen to the latest episode of “Quick Start” The case immediately garnered national attention as the accused, Bryan Kohberger — a 30-year-old former criminal justice doctoral candidate — initially maintained his innocence; he has since accepted a plea deal, admitting guilt to avoid the death penalty. The deal sparked various reactions among the victims’ family members. As for Kernodle, she told CBN News she was initially “shocked.” She was on a camping trip with her…
A vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, injuring 30 people and leading bystanders to attack the driver, authorities said. The driver was later found to have been shot, according to Los Angeles police, who were searching for a suspected gunman who fled the scene. It was not immediately clear if the driver had been shot before or after the crash or why he drove into the crowd, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman said. Twenty-three victims were transported to local hospitals and trauma centers, according…
Painstaking recovery efforts for the more than 100 people lost in the deadly floods in Texas Hill Country continued this week despite heavy rainfall in the area. Search teams combed through the area surrounding the Guadalupe River in search of any signs of life. Governor Greg Abbot said the July 4th floods could be the deadliest in the state’s history as at least 135 are dead – 116 of them were in Kerr County, alone. “More people lost their lives in Kerrville than those who lost their lives in Hurricane Harvey,” he said during a press conference Thursday. “I’ve heard…
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 headed 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.” The final verdict in his case is expected to come in October. As previously reported, legal problems began when Grech shared his story of leaving the LGBTQ lifestyle and finding Jesus with a local outlet in Malta. He said two…
A genuine spiritual outpouring is happening among Gen Z this summer as thousands are hearing the gospel message, making professions of faith in Jesus Christ, and answering the call to ministry. Clayton King, pastor and founder of Crossroads Camp in Anderson, South Carolina, told CBN News he “has personally seen more than 2,000 students give their lives to Jesus this summer.” King saw the aisles flooded once again with spiritually hungry young people at Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday night. He shared a video of their response to the Gospel message, saying, “I watched hundreds & hundreds of students repent…
From the White House to the Pentagon and even the Office of Personnel Management, the Trump administration is finding multiple ways to make good on campaign promises to honor a core value woven into the fabric of America’s foundation – freedom of religious expression. President Trump and the White House Faith Office held their inaugural White House Summit of Faith and Business Leaders earlier this week. According to a White House release, Trump delivered powerful remarks on the foundation of the American spirit: “Today, we celebrate the core values that built this country: freedom, hard work, risk-taking, & above all,…
The Loudoun County Public Schools system in Virginia has once again found itself at the center of controversy. This time, it’s over a recorded locker room conversation and the resulting disciplinary actions that have drawn scrutiny from the state attorney general’s office and federal agencies. ***Please sign up for CBN Newsletters to ensure you receive the latest news from a distinctly Christian perspective.*** The issue began with a cell phone video capturing a tense moment inside a Stone Bridge High School locker room. On the video, a group of boys can be heard who seem surprised and uncomfortable as a biological female student…