Newsmakers

Dec 11 2024 227 ep. 17 mins 4
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Welcome to "The Newsmakers Podcast," a show where we go behind the headlines each day to bring you interviews with pastors, entertainers, politicians, and other notable figures. Based on the "Newsmakers" show on the CBN News Channel, this daily podcast featuring CBN's Billy Hallowell provides full interviews with one newsworthy person every weekday.

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Should Christians Fear Artificial Intelligence?

Dec 11 2024 12 mins  
Is artificial intelligence (AI) ethical? That's the question secular and Christian leaders alike are contending with as technology quickly evolves. Andre Echevarria, leader of U.S. digital strategies at Cru, a large Christian ministry formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ, is among those contending with how to use AI. Rather than shun the burgeoning tech, he believes it's a t

What Did Ronald Reagan Believe?

Dec 10 2024 14 mins  
President Ronald Reagan made an indelible impact on America — and his family. His son, Michael Reagan, recently told CBN News about his father's faith and legacy. Reagan said the thing people most get wrong about his father centers on assumptions about how he portrayed himself. "He is exactly who you think he is," he said, calling him "humble." "My father was the same with you as

Persecution Watchdog's Warning to Trump as Syria Descends Into Chaos

Dec 09 2024 14 mins  
"This is going to fundamentally change the balance of power in the region." Joel Veldkamp, international communications officer for Christian Solidarity International, a persecution watchdog, is sounding the alarm about what will happen as the result of the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and the rise of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a designated terror group. "It wo

A Mother’s Bravery, Horror in Iraq, and a Holocaust Survivor’s Story

Dec 06 2024 22 mins  
On today’s "Newsmakers," we present audio from this week's TV episode: a mother’s bravery, horror in Iraq, and a Holocaust survivor’s story. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel Download the free CBN News App

Who Was Dietrich Bonhoeffer? New Film Tackles the Plot to Assassinate Hitler and a Powerful Story of One Man's Conviction

Dec 05 2024 14 mins  
"BONHOEFFER: PASTOR. SPY. ASSASSIN" is in theaters now. Producers Emmanuel and Camille Kampouris join the "Newsmakers" podcast to explain Dietrich Bonhoeffer's backstory and how the movie came to fruition. Here's a synopsis of the film: "As the world teeters on the brink of annihilation, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler. With h

She Escaped a Cult-Like Existence and Found Christ: 'God Heals'

Dec 04 2024 21 mins  
Author and commentator Carrie Sheffield has long been a bold voice in the political news space. But she's now opening up in a much more personal way in her new memoir "Motorhome Prophecies," a candid journey exploring abuse, trauma — and spiritual healing. Sheffield says it's a book that comes at a time when culture is desperately reeling, citing alarming suicide statistics showi

Christian Realtor Says He Faces 'Persecution' After Sharing Bible Verse

Dec 03 2024 21 mins  
A Virginia real estate agent claims he's facing "professional ethics charges and could even lose his realtor status" over past statements about marriage. Wilson Fauber has been a broker and agent for over four decades, but he told CBN News he risks potential fines or even losing his real estate status after complaints over a social media post about same-sex marriage. Fauber is al

She Saved Her Baby's Life After Taking an Abortion Pill and Changing Her Mind: One Woman's Incredible Story

Dec 02 2024 19 mins  
A woman who attempted to have a chemical abortion and then changed her mind is speaking out, sharing her emotional story and the happy ending she experienced after abortion reversal treatment. Mackenna recently shared her journey with Alliance Defending Freedom, a conservative law firm, appearing on camera while holding her baby girl — a child successfully born after Mackenna aba

Ex-Porn Performer Finds Jesus, Delivers Powerful Message

Nov 27 2024 34 mins  
A former adult film actress is sharing her powerful journey out of the porn industry and into faith. Bree Solstad said she was "self-centered," focused on her career, and looking to enjoy life before embracing Christ and joining the Catholic Church. "I cared for my loved ones and every now and then I would speak to God — mainly if I needed something," she told CBN News. "It was

Iraqi Horror: Proposed Age of Consent Law Shocks the World

Nov 26 2024 11 mins  
"This legalizes child rape." This startling warning from Jeff King, president of International Christian Concern (ICC), comes amid headlines warning that a shocking bill is making its way through Iraq's parliament. The proposal would lower the age of consent for young girls in the country from 18 to 9, with King blaming "fundamentalist Islam" for seeking the legislative initiative.