Faith on View

A former Lifeway executive faces 22 criminal charges following allegations that he diverted ministry funds for personal use. Tennessee authorities arrested Giancarlo Montemayor-Trejo on Oct. 20 after a Williamson County grand jury indicted him Oct. 7. The charges... https://loom.ly/7nvd4OA

Abortion ballot measures in four states are mobilizing religious organizations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Yet new polling shows abortion has declined as a priority among voters across religious groups. Pew Research Center found that 46% of registered voters... https://loom.ly/lGuMW8Y

Hobby Lobby Christian nationalism takes center stage in Michael Blanding's investigation of the Green family's religious and political influence. In The Gospel According to Hobby Lobby, Blanding examines how David and Barbara Green turned commercial success into... https://loom.ly/M-iokvM

The Trump administration has shortened the deadline for refugees to challenge refugee status termination, raising fears of widespread deportations. The new rule gives legally admitted refugees just 10 days to contest government efforts to revoke their status, down from... https://loom.ly/KWTDZ_w

It must have been over twenty years ago now that I was sitting with my family in church, and the “Praise” band started rocking out. Apparently, they were singing about heaven, and this is what I heard: It's a big, big house, With lots and lots a room, A big, big table.... https://loom.ly/30349Wc

President Donald Trump's approach to Vladimir Putin has prompted calls for a congressional investigation into American support for Russia. A National Review commentary argues that Trump's policies increasingly favor Moscow despite Russia's aggression against Ukraine and... https://loom.ly/Q3XfZtc

North Carolina Chief Justice Paul Newby has transformed the state's judiciary through controversial decisions, political alliances and sweeping administrative changes. His leadership of the North Carolina Supreme Court has intensified concerns about judicial independence... https://loom.ly/v8OpGh0

Turning Point USA's growth after Charlie Kirk's assassination has transformed conservative organizing on college campuses. The organization reports more than 1,500 college chapters as of September 2026, a 60% increase following Kirk's death. https://loom.ly/Ed1h4_k

The Mormon Church's real estate empire extends far beyond temples and other religious properties. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns at least 2.4 million acres across the United States, according to Bloomberg. These Mormon Church land holdings carry... https://loom.ly/hmzIl3g

Faith in Democratic politics is gaining renewed attention as Christian candidates challenge Republicans' traditional advantage among religious voters. Texas Senate candidate James Talarico and Kansas Senate candidate Adam Hamilton are emphasizing their... https://loom.ly/LXhy8BI

Pressure mounts for Paxton’s Senate campaign due to legal, personal and political controversy. The situation also raises questions about donor access, judgment and accountability. https://loom.ly/TlEwfwM

Public executions raise questions about justice, mercy and national character. The issue also forces Christians to consider whether punishment should ever become a public spectacle. Public Executions Return to the National Debate https://loom.ly/20GQ6S8

My wife, Leigh, and I celebrated our forty-fourth wedding anniversary last November. Shortly before that, she and our daughter went on a cruise to the Maritime Provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island, while I stayed at home in the... https://loom.ly/m-YopIo

Tammy Sue Bakker apologizes and urges Christians to support LGBTQ communities in honor of her parents’ legacy. https://loom.ly/IYJjE48

As the midterms approach, the question is no longer why MAGA is so hard to leave, but what Christians have had to surrender in order to stay. https://loom.ly/m9sM_do

What does it mean to minister? While the universal church may not have arrived at a definitive answer, I have some thoughts. First of all... https://loom.ly/OtfVfnE

What happens when an aging downtown church, a creative community, and a pastor asking “What comes next?” meet around the same table? In Springfield, I’ve been watching Central Baptist Church make room for memory, creativity, hospitality, and something new. https://loom.ly/wGzUOSs

Some readers may remember the “satanic panic” over secular music in the 1980s. On April 27, 1982, at the California Assembly’s Consumer Protection and Toxics Committee meeting in Sacramento, Calif., panel witness William H. Yarroll II claimed that when one played Zeppelin’s.. https://loom.ly/RDVRjpw

Lovina Zook TikTok fame turns an Amish escape into a powerful story of faith, freedom, cooking, trauma and viral reinvention. #ExAmish https://loom.ly/JYdnqbI

US shifts conservative in Gallup’s latest poll, with declining support for sex, gambling, pornography, euthanasia and gender transition. #GallupPoll https://loom.ly/amed6tE

The Chosen lawsuit intensifies as Dallas Jenkins denies investor claims over shareholder payouts at 5&2 Studios before the final seasons. #TheChosen https://loom.ly/4sBMiV8

Political issues in church shape sermons on abortion, Israel, immigration, LGBTQ rights and clergy partisanship in Pew’s 2026 survey. #ReligionAndPolitics https://loom.ly/cenNlMw

Christians trust AI for spiritual growth, but Barna finds pastors fear Scripture errors, clergy replacement, and weaker church trust. #AIInChurch https://loom.ly/aHrHEIU

Early Christian discoveries in Turkey reveal ancient Jesus art, churches and inscriptions that reshape views of Christianity’s rise. #BiblicalArchaeology https://loom.ly/pU_9skY

AI spiritual advice is reshaping faith questions as studies reveal religious gaps, hidden bias and concern from spiritual leaders. #ArtificialIntelligence https://loom.ly/WeYz0ec

James Talarico's abortion stance intensifies as the Texas Democrat ties faith, Scripture and women’s autonomy to his Senate campaign. #TexasPolitics https://loom.ly/1s0BLOI

Why America's 250th birthday brings grief, not celebration. A theological reckoning with grace, judgment, and division in church and state. #america250 https://loom.ly/wnP4Oms

Now, fifty years later, as America turns 250, I find myself standing in a very different emotional place. It isn’t that I love this country less. In some ways, I may love it more honestly now than I did then. Read more: https://loom.ly/LcSrC0E

Bible & America 250 examines Scripture’s influence on U.S. history through lectures, exhibits and a Washington stage production. #BibleAndAmerica250 https://loom.ly/IOnIgoI

Sarah Fisher becomes the first openly lesbian Episcopal bishop to lead a southern diocese, marking a historic East Carolina milestone. #EpiscopalChurch https://loom.ly/io0ESTU

Testify to Love rerelease sparks debate as Michael Passons, Melissa Greene, and Ty Herndon reclaim Avalon’s CCM hit for LGBTQ+ Christians. #TestifyToLove https://loom.ly/ywkPrac

Beth Moore challenges SBC leadership over women’s roles, abuse concerns, and clarity as the denomination prepares for its annual meeting. #BethMoore https://loom.ly/lIaWFus

In God We Trust, the currency began with Matthew Rothert Sr.’s faith-filled campaign, shaping U.S. bills and sparking lasting debate. #InGodWeTrust #FaithAndHistory #AmericanCurrency https://loom.ly/Ckav8Ns

AI deity debate intensifies as All-In panelists question AGI ambitions, Anthropic’s rise, and fears of centralized machine power. #AIethics https://loom.ly/sw_wnAE

Priest warns that the pornography addiction crisis is harming youth, fueling identity confusion, and making the real-world community vital. #PornAddictionRecovery https://loom.ly/MkQMbSc

Eli Lilly fraud lawsuit alleges church leaders ran a $250 million Trulicity rebate scheme using fake patients and prescriptions. #HealthcareFraud https://loom.ly/CJQxiRE

Global executions surged in 2025 as Iran and Florida drove sharp death penalty increases, raising urgent human rights concerns. #HumanRights https://loom.ly/Hy6MrfM

Christian nationalist myths face scrutiny as Warren Throckmorton challenges claims about America’s founding and church-state separation. #ReligiousFreedom https://loom.ly/V3VUAo4

Addiction recovery hope guides families through faith, treatment, boundaries and healing after a father faces his son’s crisis. #AddictionRecovery https://loom.ly/CPJ7UV0

Oldest surviving English poem found in Rome manuscript reveals a rare medieval treasure and reshapes early English literary history. #MedievalHistory https://loom.ly/ak45H6A

Germany’s caregiver shortage draws migrant Christians into senior care, where faith, service, and urgent labor needs meet. #GermanyCareCrisis https://loom.ly/NiEkfLo

Russia’s war on faith in Ukraine hits churches and clergy, but worship endures as US lawmakers push sanctions over religious freedom attacks. #Ukraine https://loom.ly/85km23k

Russia’s war on faith in Ukraine is colliding with daily worship, even near the front. In Slovyansk, pastor Oleksandr Pavenko has buried three sons amid Russian attacks, yet he keeps serving. #Ukraine https://loom.ly/jiZSF7k

The Maine Capitol prayer revival drew more than 400 people to Augusta last week, and they came prepared for rain and mud. Pastors urged a spiritual awakening on the National Day of Prayer, so folding chairs and hiking boots filled the park. #MainePolitics https://loom.ly/6I9CHjc

Pew finds religion’s influence in American life rising, but most Americans oppose churches endorsing candidates as Christian nationalism awareness grows. #ReligionInAmerica https://loom.ly/XnPwS9U

The Thomas Paine legacy surged back into view at a No Kings protest in Philadelphia. Rep. Jamie Raskin cast Paine as a democratic spark, and he tied that founding vision to today’s political fights. #ThomasPaine #ChurchAndState #NoKings https://loom.ly/Vkvvqtg

The religious liberty commission report is still being drafted, but members are already signaling priorities. In an April meeting, commissioners shared demands with little visible dissent. #ReligiousLiberty https://loom.ly/ZVp_0Zg

The Gateway Church retirement settlement ends a bitter court dispute over Robert Morris’ promised payouts. CBS News reported no clear sign of compensation for Morris and his wife, Debbie. #ChurchAccountability https://loom.ly/6aFPvmA

Greg Locke's son's overdose grief shakes Tennessee church as the pastor plans memorials for Evan and vows to keep preaching because addiction kills. Pastor Greg Locke told Global Vision Bible Church that his 20-year-old son, Evan, died from a drug overdose #AddictionAwareness https://loom.ly/oJgJVqo

I am convinced there is a concerted effort to move this nation backward, and I have been complicit. Let me explain what I mean by this. First, this is not white guilt. It is an acknowledgment that I continue to benefit from a system that was built by... #privilege https://loom.ly/wYA7_Uo