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YouVersion’s New Bible Loop App Reaches Over 1 Million Installs Worldwide

YouVersion has introduced Bible Loop, a Scripture-focused app designed for teenagers, surpassing 1 million installs worldwide as the organization seeks to encourage young people to develop consistent Bible-reading habits.

N.T. Wright Says Biblical Glory Means Becoming Fully Human, Not Going to Heaven
For renowned New Testament scholar N.T. Wright, the “glory” promised in the Bible doesn't primarily mean “going to Heaven,” but the restoration of humanity’s role as God’s image-bearing agents in a renewed creation.
Adam Hamilton to Continue Leading Kansas Megachurch After Senate Victory
Adam Hamilton, the Democrat elected to represent Kansas in the U.S. Senate, intends to remain senior pastor of his church while serving in Congress. Hamilton is scheduled to be sworn in as a U.S. senator on Jan. 3.
NC County Appeals Preliminary Injunction in Summit Church Zoning Lawsuit
A North Carolina county has argued that its legal battle with J.D. Greear’s The Summit Church over a proposed campus expansion centers on the limits of federal court authority rather than allegations.

Global Religious Persecution Worsens as International Response Weakens, Reports Warn

Religious persecution against Christians and other faith communities has intensified worldwide in 2026, while international efforts to defend religious freedom have weakened, according to the newly released yearbooks “Religious Freedom 2026” and “Persecution and Discrimination against Christians 2026.”

68% of US Teens Would Turn to Jesus for Identity Advice, but Parents Rank Higher
More than two-thirds of American teenagers say they would feel comfortable seeking guidance from Jesus about their identity, although parents and friends remain their preferred sources of advice. Mothers emerged as the most trusted source of guidance, with 84% of teenagers expressing comfort in discussing identity-related questions.
James Talarico Draws on David and Jesus in Texas Senate Victory Speech
Democratic Texas state Rep. James Talarico drew comparisons between himself and the biblical figures of David and Jesus in a victory speech Tuesday after defeating Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the state's U.S. Senate election. “I'm reminded of that story from Scripture of a shepherd boy who goes up against a giant.”
Glenn Beck’s Charity Develops Alert System to Help Persecuted Christians in Nigeria Escape Threats
Glenn Beck’s humanitarian organization, Mercury One, is prioritizing efforts to assist Christians facing violence and persecution in Nigeria, as the conservative radio host warns that growing threats to religious freedom worldwide could eventually affect the United States. Mercury One provides humanitarian aid and supports persecuted Christians.