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The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

The Inside Story: From The Christian Post

“The Inside Story: From The Christian Post” takes you behind the headlines to explore the most intriguing faith, culture, or political headline of the week. A different Christian Post reporter will join host Billy Hallowell each weekend for a fascinating conversation to break down the details, explore the issues, and explain why it all matters — all in 15 minutes or less. Tune in each week to “The Inside Story: From The Christian Post” on your favorite podcast platforms.

Episodes

  • Christian Men's Group Promise Keepers Reportedly 'Canceled' Over Biblical 'Gender and Sexual Identity' Views: The Inside Story Christian Men's Group Promise Keepers Reportedly 'Canceled' Over Biblical 'Gender and Sexual Identity' Views: The Inside Story Play in Edifi Player

    Christian Men's Group Promise Keepers Reportedly 'Canceled' Over Biblical 'Gender and Sexual Identity' Views: The Inside Story

    Promise Keepers, the Christian men's group, has seen some of its events at Christian organizations and churches canceled in recent months. The reason? According to Ken Harrison, chairman and CEO of Promise Keepers, one of the reasons centers on his organization's traditional and biblical views on gender and sexuality. "One venue was worried that we would offend people by expressing our belief, rooted in Scripture, about gender and sexual identity," Harrison reportedly said. "Others said they …

  • Could a Major Caucus Upset From DeSantis Dismantle Trump's Iowa Lead? The Inside Story Could a Major Caucus Upset From DeSantis Dismantle Trump's Iowa Lead? The Inside Story Play in Edifi Player

    Could a Major Caucus Upset From DeSantis Dismantle Trump's Iowa Lead? The Inside Story

    With the 2024 election shaping up to be truly unique in every way, one evangelical activist believes there's a chance for an Iowa caucus upset. Bob Vander Plaats, the president of the Iowa-based advocacy group The FAMiLY Leader, told The Christian Post's Ryan Foley he believes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has run a strong ground game, despite former President Donald Trump's domination in the polls. "When asked which candidate was best positioned to win the Iowa caucuses, Vander Plaats …

  • Satanic Imagery in Hollywood: The Rapid Increase of Evil, Devilish Themes — and Why It Matters Satanic Imagery in Hollywood: The Rapid Increase of Evil, Devilish Themes — and Why It Matters Play in Edifi Player

    Satanic Imagery in Hollywood: The Rapid Increase of Evil, Devilish Themes — and Why It Matters

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Demons. Satan. Evil. These themes are increasingly showing up in songs, music videos, and movies. What does it mean and why does it matter? Christian Post reporter Ian Giatti joins "The Inside Story" to break it all down. "The thing is, the devil doesn’t show up with horns and pitchforks, but actually masquerades as an angel of light, something beautiful, glorious even," he wrote in a …

  • 5 Pro-Lifers Found GUILTY Over Clinic Blockade, Could Face Years in Prison — What's Next? 5 Pro-Lifers Found GUILTY Over Clinic Blockade, Could Face Years in Prison — What's Next? Play in Edifi Player

    5 Pro-Lifers Found GUILTY Over Clinic Blockade, Could Face Years in Prison — What's Next?

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Reactions from both sides of the abortion divide have come rolling in after the recent convictions of five pro-life activists who were found guilty of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE Act). The case, which centered on the group's blockade of a Washington, D.C., abortion clinic, has ignited newfound discussions over abortion, clinic access, and protest …

  • FLASHBACK: Exorcism, Deliverance, Healing From the Demonic: Reporter Who Escaped Occult Explains Biblical Battle FLASHBACK: Exorcism, Deliverance, Healing From the Demonic: Reporter Who Escaped Occult Explains Biblical Battle Play in Edifi Player

    FLASHBACK: Exorcism, Deliverance, Healing From the Demonic: Reporter Who Escaped Occult Explains Biblical Battle

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. We're flashing back this week to a popular episode from earlier this year: What are deliverance, exorcism, and possession? What is true spiritual freedom? With deliverance on many people's hearts and minds these days and with the church continuing to debate the concept, many questions persist about the Bible's handling of spiritual warfare. Christian Post reporter Jeannie Ortega Law, …

  • WARNING: Inside Story on 'Haunted Mansion' Film's Necromancy, Divination, Unbiblical Sentiment WARNING: Inside Story on 'Haunted Mansion' Film's Necromancy, Divination, Unbiblical Sentiment Play in Edifi Player

    WARNING: Inside Story on 'Haunted Mansion' Film's Necromancy, Divination, Unbiblical Sentiment

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. The Bible precludes Christians from engaging in divination (supernatural attempts to retrieve information), necromancy (communicating with the dead), and other such antics. Yet these themes are apparently alive and well in "Haunted Mansion," a new Disney film in theaters. Christian Post reporter Ian Giatti breaks down what parents need to know, why it matters, and why people dismissing …

  • Is the 'Barbie' Movie Anti-Male, Pro-LGBTQ? Breaking Down Controversy and Furor Over Hit Film Is the 'Barbie' Movie Anti-Male, Pro-LGBTQ? Breaking Down Controversy and Furor Over Hit Film Play in Edifi Player

    Is the 'Barbie' Movie Anti-Male, Pro-LGBTQ? Breaking Down Controversy and Furor Over Hit Film

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Is the "Barbie" movie anti-male and pro-LGBTQ — or is it an uplifting film with positive messages? The reactions to the feature film have been anything but consistent, with some Christian leaders warning parents not to bring their children to watch. "There's no denying it's been an absolute blockbuster hit," Christian Post reporter Leah Klett says, noting the box office success. "This …

  • Meet the Texas Pastor Running for President: 'God Really Spoke to My Heart' Meet the Texas Pastor Running for President: 'God Really Spoke to My Heart' Play in Edifi Player

    Meet the Texas Pastor Running for President: 'God Really Spoke to My Heart'

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Texas pastor Ryan Binkley isn't just on a mission for God. The preacher and businessman has also decided to run for president, with his faith distinguishing him as an intriguing candidate. The Christian Post's Ryan Foley sat down with Binkley to explain Binkley's motivation, God-given passion, and why he's running amid the crowded Republican field. Among other things, the preacher is …

  • 'Deeply Alarming': Communists, LGBTQ Activists Reportedly Target Christian-Owned Coffee Shop Over 'Biblical Stance on Sexual Sin' 'Deeply Alarming': Communists, LGBTQ Activists Reportedly Target Christian-Owned Coffee Shop Over 'Biblical Stance on Sexual Sin' Play in Edifi Player

    'Deeply Alarming': Communists, LGBTQ Activists Reportedly Target Christian-Owned Coffee Shop Over 'Biblical Stance on Sexual Sin'

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. A "deeply alarming" situation has unfolded in Colorado, where a Christian- owned coffee shop has reportedly been under fire by LGBTQ activists, communists, and others over the owners' "biblical stance on sexual sin." "Since its opening last month, The Drip Café, a Christian-owned coffee shop ministry in Denver, has been targeted by protesters over its belief that homosexuality is …

  • Inside One Dad's Nightmarish Battle to Save His Son in 'Trans Sanctuary State' Inside One Dad's Nightmarish Battle to Save His Son in 'Trans Sanctuary State' Play in Edifi Player

    Inside One Dad's Nightmarish Battle to Save His Son in 'Trans Sanctuary State'

    The Christian Post's Brandon Showalter joins this week's show to discuss his new investigative report on Ted Hudacko, a father who has fought to save his son from the trans sanctuary state of California. According to Showalter, Hudacko's story serves as an "example of what other parents across the U.S. can expect to happen if their child who's struggling with gender confusion moves to California." Here's more: _"After a state family court severed Ted Hudacko's joint custody from his …

  • Media Lambastes 'Sound of Freedom' with QAnon Claims, Negativity — but What's the Real Story Behind the Movie? Media Lambastes 'Sound of Freedom' with QAnon Claims, Negativity — but What's the Real Story Behind the Movie? Play in Edifi Player

    Media Lambastes 'Sound of Freedom' with QAnon Claims, Negativity — but What's the Real Story Behind the Movie?

    Some media outlets have negatively framed "Sound of Freedom," a movie about real-life hero Tim Ballard and his attempts to rescue children from sex trafficking. But what are these outlets saying — and why does it matter? Christian Post reporter Jeannie Ortega Law joins the podcast to break it all down. **FOLLOW BILLY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: ** \- Follow Billy on Twitter \- Follow Billy on Instagram \- Follow Billy on Facebook

  • Thousands of Methodist Churches Flee Denomination Over LGBTQ Rift, Splinter Issues: What's Going On? Thousands of Methodist Churches Flee Denomination Over LGBTQ Rift, Splinter Issues: What's Going On? Play in Edifi Player

    Thousands of Methodist Churches Flee Denomination Over LGBTQ Rift, Splinter Issues: What's Going On?

    In the last couple of months, thousands of more churches have left the United Methodist Church, having their disaffiliation votes approved by their UMC conferences. Updated totals show that as many as 6,000 churches have fled the UMC in the last couple of years — and the issue shows no signs of slowing down. "For the last several ... decades, the United Methodist Church has been in a big debate about whether to change its official stance on LGBT issues," Christian Post reporter Michael …

  • What Are Messianic Jews and What Do They Believe About Jesus, Salvation, and the New Testament? What Are Messianic Jews and What Do They Believe About Jesus, Salvation, and the New Testament? Play in Edifi Player

    What Are Messianic Jews and What Do They Believe About Jesus, Salvation, and the New Testament?

    What is Messianic Judaism, is it the same as Christianity — and what do its worship services look like? These are just some of the questions Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti tackles on the show today. Giatti also recently addressed these topics in an article titled, "Messianic rabbi points Jews, Gentiles to Christ in the heart of the Bible Belt," a piece about Messianic Rabbi Ari Waldman and his Dallas-based Baruch Hashem. "What we're talking about is essentially this notion ... of a …

  • Faith, Prayer, and Science: Inside the Innovative Cancer Hospital on a God-Ordained Mission to Save Lives Faith, Prayer, and Science: Inside the Innovative Cancer Hospital on a God-Ordained Mission to Save Lives Play in Edifi Player

    Faith, Prayer, and Science: Inside the Innovative Cancer Hospital on a God-Ordained Mission to Save Lives

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Christian Post reporter Leonardo Blair recently visited Oasis of Hope Hospital, a Mexico-based alternative cancer center where patients and doctors mix faith and science. Blair had the chance to speak with people "who say they have been blessed by the work of the alternative cancer treatment clinic [and] are singing praises to both God and the medical team helping to keep them alive." …