“The Answer to Hate Is Not Hate”: Charlie Kirk’s Widow Reflects One Year After His Assassination

“The Answer to Hate Is Not Hate”: Charlie Kirk’s Widow Reflects One Year After His Assassination

One year after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, Erika Kirk has opened up about what she did the day after her husband’s murder and the advice she received from the second lady that helped her survive the first days of grief. Erika Kirk remembered her children running into her arms after she arrived home in Phoenix from Utah on Sept. 11, 2025.

Judah Smith Says Justin Bieber’s Willingness to Admit Weakness Reveals Authentic Faith

Churchome leader Judah Smith recently reflected on his relationship with Justin Bieber and credited the pop star with teaching him more about God than he has ever taught the singer, “because his platform has an acute pressure and pain." Speaking on the June 25 episode of the "Deep End With Lecrae" podcast, Smith said that Bieber's willingness to confront his own brokenness.
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    Texas televangelist and humanitarian leader James Robison died Sunday at the age of 82, according to an announcement from the board of directors of LIFE Outreach International, the ministry he founded. In a statement shared on social media, the ministry praised Robison’s lifelong commitment to evangelism and humanitarian outreach while pledging to continue the mission he built alongside his wife, Betty Robison.
  • Daystar President Joni Lamb Dies at 65 After Health Struggles
    Joni Lamb, co-founder and president of the Texas-based Christian broadcaster Daystar Television Network, has died at the age of 65. Daystar confirmed her death in a statement released Thursday, saying she passed away earlier that morning after dealing with ongoing health complications that were worsened by a recent back injury.
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  • Sarah Jakes Roberts Says She Was ‘Almost Paralyzed’ After Trampoline Accident

    Sarah Jakes Roberts has shared that she is recovering from a serious neck injury after a trampoline accident that nearly left her paralyzed. In a Sunday Instagram post, the 36-year-old author and speaker recounted how she “landed on [her] neck” while playing with her daughter, Ella, and immediately heard “several pops” in her neck.

  • Tarris Reed Thanks God for the Journey After NCAA Championship Loss, Says “Everything Happens for a Reason”

    University of Connecticut men's basketball center Tarris Reed Jr. gave thanks to God even after his team lost the national championship game, highlighting his belief that “everything happens for a reason.” Reed, a senior from Missouri, acknowledged that "it sucks to be in this position." He played for Michigan during his freshman and sophomore seasons before transferring to UConn as a junior in 2024. 

  • Hegseth Draws Parallels Between U.S. Airman Rescue and Resurrection of Jesus Amid Iran War

    Pete Hegseth pointed to striking similarities between the recent rescue of a downed American pilot in Iran and the biblical account of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Speaking during a White House press briefing on Monday alongside Donald Trump and other officials, Hegseth detailed the operation that led to the recovery of two U.S. pilots.

  • High Point Guard Credits John 15:13 for Team Unity After Historic NCAA Tournament Win

    High Point University basketball guard Chase Johnston pointed to his Christian faith and the team’s biblical foundation after the Panthers secured their first-ever NCAA tournament victory with an 83–82 upset over Wisconsin on Thursday. Johnston said the team’s identity was rooted in Scripture, even as their tournament run ended Saturday. The 26-year-old explained that the program’s culture was shaped by the message of John 15:13.

  • Michigan Democrat Karen Whitsett Says She’s Leaving Politics to Follow Jesus

    Michigan State Rep. Karen Whitsett says she is stepping away from politics and recommitting her life to Jesus Christ, a decision she announced after criticizing the platform of the Democratic Party. In a follow-up statement posted on Facebook Tuesday, Whitsett reaffirmed her position a day after publicly declaring that her faith now takes priority over political life.

  • Car Care Leader Launches ‘Scroll to Soul’ Initiative to Help Gen Z Share Faith Online

    An evangelistic ministry founded by an automotive industry icon is helping young adult Generation Z Christians share their faith more confidently and effectively on social media. Titled “From Scroll to Soul: Gen Z’s Guide to Confidently Sharing God's Love Online," a new guide was unveiled at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention.

  • James Van Der Beek Shared Faith Reflection on God, Identity Before Death at 48

    Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his role as Dawson Leery on the television series “Dawson’s Creek,” offered a spiritual reflection about identity and God in the final season of his life before his death on Feb. 11 at age 48 following a battle with Stage 3 colorectal cancer. During a video recorded amid medical treatment, Van Der Beek reflected on how his understanding of identity shifted as illness stripped away the roles that once defined him.
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