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15 AGs accuse Bank of America of 'discriminatory behavior': 'A serious threat to religious freedom' April 18, 2024

A coalition of 15 Republican state attorneys general sent a letter to Bank of America earlier this week demanding answers to allegations that the financial behemoth has discriminated against customers based on political and religious viewpoints. The company has denied such allegations. #BankofAmerica #Finance #Republican #KrisKobach

Judge considers if David Daleiden violated court order by sharing unseen undercover footage April 18, 2024

A federal judge appeared to reluctantly agree that pro-life activist David Daleiden did not violate a permanent injunction by reposting previously unseen undercover footage of National Abortion Federation meetings after Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene played them during a recent congressional hearing. #PlannedParenthood #CenterforMedicalProgress #abortion #NationalAbortionFederation #prolife

Retired WNBA star Charlotte Smith on finding Jesus amid struggles with sexual sin, idolatry April 18, 2024

Former University of North Carolina Tarheels star Charlotte Smith spoke with The Christian Post about how she overcame sinful struggles amid her accomplished athletic career to find Jesus. #CharlotteSmith #God #SexualSin #Idolatry #WNBA #Athlete #Jesus #Sports #CharlotteSting #NorthCarolinaTarheels #UniversityofNorthCarolina

Is abortion just a states’ issue? April 18, 2024

For the Democrats, abortion isn’t just an issue for the states. #Abortion #Arizona #DonaldTrump #RoevWade #DobbsvJacksonWomensHealth #prolife #slavery

7 steps to reduce the sex trafficking epidemic April 18, 2024

But, as heinous as sex trafficking is, America needs to look at the obvious biological result of sex abuse: pregnancy. #Sextrafficking #DepartmentofHomelandSecurity #abuse #rape #prostitution #migrantchildren #JoeBiden

My realization about persecution for the sake of Christ April 18, 2024

I have persistently asked God in the past why He would not protect His servants. I expected God to arise and fight for the Nigerian Christians, but He remained silent. #Suffering #death #pain #persecution #martyrdom

5 reasons pro-life keeps losing at the polls April 18, 2024

The pro-life movement has focused primarily on abortion as a disease in need of a cure rather than the symptom of a different problem. #Prolife #abortion #DobbsvJackson #RoevWade #elections #fertilization #rape #slavery #14thamendment

Unveiling the Truth About False Teachers - Featuring Allen Parr April 18, 2024

#charismanews #allenparr #falseteachers Join Allen Parr " @thebeatagp " in this eye-opening discussion on false teachers, biblical literacy, and the importance of discernment in today's church. Learn how to spot misleading doctrines and stay grounded in the core tenets of the Christian faith. Subscribe now for a comprehensive guide on navigating through the world of […]

Charisma Podcast Network

Urgent Call to Prayer for Israel! April 17, 2024

Join us as Abby Trivett leads in prayer for Israel during the recent attacks from Hamas and now Iran. Pray Psalm 91 and more over God's chosen people and Holy Land!

Charisma Podcast Network

"Multiplied" - EXCLUSIVE Interview with Filmmaker Chris Worthington April 17, 2024

Christian filmmaker Chris Worthington shares about his new documentary project "Multiplied" which follows evangelist Daniel Kolenda and his mission to raise up and multiply evangelists around the world. Chris takes us behind the scenes of filming in challenging locations like Nigeria, where their vehicle was shot at, as well as unexpected ministry opportunities like baptizing […]

Charisma Podcast Network

23 Minutes in Hell - What This Man Saw April 15, 2024

Join us on a captivating journey as Bill shares his life-changing experience of spending 23 minutes in hell. Discover the terrifying details he witnessed, from demons tormenting people to the unimaginable heat and darkness. Subscribe now for more eye-opening stories like this!

Charisma Podcast Network

Trump cuts into Biden’s lead among demographic traditionally dominated by Dems: poll April 18, 2024

A new poll from Harvard University is the latest to indicate rising support for former President Trump among young voters, who traditionally are a key part of the Democratic Party's base.

Taylor Swift fans go ballistic after new album reportedly leaks online April 18, 2024

Taylor Swift fans became irate over reports that her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, leaked online, voicing their frustration on social media.

Black Chicago voters rip mayor on extra $70M for migrants as recall petition gathers steam April 18, 2024

Chicago voters showed up in force at a City Council meeting on Wednesday to protest Mayor Brandon Johnson’s request for an additional $70 million in taxpayers' funds to be spent on migrants.

13 Dems vote against resolution condemning Iran after Israel strike April 18, 2024

The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a measure to condemn Iran's airstrikes on Israel, but 13 Democrats and one Republican voted against it.

Cyber fraud network stole personal data from thousands, UK police say April 18, 2024

The Metropolitan Police in London have disrupted a website called LabHost, which facilitated cyber fraud by allowing criminals to create phishing sites.

Renato Moicano Cares About His Country More Than Sohrab Ahmari April 18, 2024

Ryan and Tho discuss Renato Moicano's viral Mises moment and the backlash it received from pundit Sohrab Ahmari.

Ryan McMaken, Tho Bishop

The Tiny Island That Serves As a Tripwire for War between the US and China April 18, 2024

Lying between Taiwan and Mainland China, Kinmen Island would almost surely be the first place Chinese armies would land if they were to invade Taiwan. Kinmen also serves as the tripwire to bring the US into a China-Taiwan conflict.

Weimin Chen

Murphy’s Exposé on Money and Banking April 18, 2024

George Ford Smith reviews Robert Murphy’s book Understanding Money Mechanics. Murphy, he writes, both explains money and why fiat money is such a dangerous thing in the hands of governments bent on grabbing power and abusing citizens.

George Ford Smith

For a New Liberty: Discussion Questions April 17, 2024

Jonathan Newman

Can John C. Calhoun Save America? April 17, 2024

Calhoun’s 173-year-old treatise is not just a diagnosis of how we got here, but a roadmap for escaping from this tyranny and being rid of the “woke” totalitarians among us.

Thomas J. DiLorenzo

Why Russia Doesn't Want War Between Israel and Iran April 12, 2024

Moscow stands to lose a great deal if the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates into a wider war. While Russia would prefer the West distracted, a direct Israel-Iran conflict would expose Russia's vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

RAND Corporation

The Fates of Nations April 10, 2024

Rivalries, especially with China, promise to define U.S. foreign policy and national security challenges for decades. The authors identify historical modes of strategic success and failure in great power rivalries.

Michael J. Mazarr; Alexis Dale-Huang; John Deak; Gregory Weider Fauerbach; Stacie Goddard; Timothy R. Heath; Joshua Shifrinson

Kapok Tree Diplomacy

Exploring the conduct of international relations and the ideals of democracy & individual liberty in the context of the Christian worldview.