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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

  • 'Intolerance': College Fights Back After School District Bans Student Teachers Over Christian Views 'Intolerance': College Fights Back After School District Bans Student Teachers Over Christian Views Play in Edifi Player

    'Intolerance': College Fights Back After School District Bans Student Teachers Over Christian Views

    Arizona Christian University has filed a lawsuit against Washington Elementary School District, a public school district in Arizona, over alleged religious discrimination. The district, which had long partnered with ACU, reportedly recently made the decision to ban student teachers from its classrooms over the college's biblical views on marriage, despite a purportedly positive experience with the school. Now, ACU is fighting back, filing a complaint through the Alliance Defending Freedom. …

  • 'Full of Surprises': Understanding Stunning Moments, Realities at the Heart of the Asbury Revival 'Full of Surprises': Understanding Stunning Moments, Realities at the Heart of the Asbury Revival Play in Edifi Player

    'Full of Surprises': Understanding Stunning Moments, Realities at the Heart of the Asbury Revival

    Americans are still discussing, dissecting, and exploring the impact of the massive revivals that unfolded at Asbury University and other American campuses. Christian Post reporter Michael Gryboski comes on the show this week to give the "Inside Story" on what unfolded, why it matters — and to explain why these spiritual moments were filled with surprises. "It's full of surprises from the fact that it even happened in the first place," Gryboski said. "It's something that definitely was not …

  • Inside the Hollywood Award Show Where Every Celeb Leaves With a Bible: 'It Makes a Difference' Inside the Hollywood Award Show Where Every Celeb Leaves With a Bible: 'It Makes a Difference' Play in Edifi Player

    Inside the Hollywood Award Show Where Every Celeb Leaves With a Bible: 'It Makes a Difference'

    Hollywood is filled with a great deal of darkness, but even amid the shadows, there are rays of light. The Movieguide Awards have, for years, brought together some of the best and brightest in Tinseltown, honoring faith and family-friendly movies and TV shows that both edify and inspire audiences. Christian Post reporter Jeannie Ortega Law attended the 30th annual award show, which airs Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. ET on UPtv, and she joined "The Inside Story" to share some of the surprising celebrities …

  • Are God and Science in Conflict? A Fascinating, Biblical Take on Dangers of Getting 'Lost in the Science' Are God and Science in Conflict? A Fascinating, Biblical Take on Dangers of Getting 'Lost in the Science' Play in Edifi Player

    Are God and Science in Conflict? A Fascinating, Biblical Take on Dangers of Getting 'Lost in the Science'

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Can faith and science co-exist? Christian Post reporter Nicole Alcindor discusses this topic as well as the Museum of the Bible's new exhibit titled, "Scripture and Science: Our Universe, Ourselves, Our Place." "I think, many times, people tend to hyper-focus on the science aspect of things," she said. "And they just get lost in the science, and they lose sight of God. And we need God …

  • What Drives Biblical End Times Intrigue? 'Left Behind' Sparks Discussion on Revelation, Rapture, and Faith What Drives Biblical End Times Intrigue? 'Left Behind' Sparks Discussion on Revelation, Rapture, and Faith Play in Edifi Player

    What Drives Biblical End Times Intrigue? 'Left Behind' Sparks Discussion on Revelation, Rapture, and Faith

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. What drives intrigue in the biblical end of days? Christian Post reporter Nicole Alcindor joins Billy Hallowell to discuss "Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist" and the many themes in the new movie. She also addresses why the film has received such favorable reviews from fans (a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score). "For some Christians, I think they went to see the film just because of the …

  • Too Much 'Fluff?' 'Outspoken Christian' Bear Grylls on the State of the Western Church Too Much 'Fluff?' 'Outspoken Christian' Bear Grylls on the State of the Western Church Play in Edifi Player

    Too Much 'Fluff?' 'Outspoken Christian' Bear Grylls on the State of the Western Church

    Learn more and take the **Sacred Rest** quiz at: https://tinyurl.com/5ade93fk TV host and author Bear Grylls is known for his adventurous pursuits, but the media figure is also a Christian who openly shares his faith. Christian Post reporter Leah Klett recently sat down with Grylls to share his beliefs, worldview, and what he contends is wrong in the contemporary church. "A big part of his worldview and his life is his faith ... he will always say, 'My faith drives everything I …

  • Is Congress Christian? Politicians' Stunning Biblical Beliefs vs. the General Public (and Why It Matters) Is Congress Christian? Politicians' Stunning Biblical Beliefs vs. the General Public (and Why It Matters) Play in Edifi Player

    Is Congress Christian? Politicians' Stunning Biblical Beliefs vs. the General Public (and Why It Matters)

    Learn more and take the **Sacred Rest** quiz at: https://tinyurl.com/5ade93fk Is Congress Christian? A recent Pew Research Center study explores the religious composition of the 118th Congress — and the findings are pretty stunning. Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti joins the show to explain why the House and Senate are way more Christian "on paper" than the general public, and why it matters. "It's kind of an interesting find," he said, noting he simply doesn't see this Christian …

  • 'Orwellian Newspeak': Inside the Christian Post's Refusal to Bow to Twitter's Demands Over Gender Tweet 'Orwellian Newspeak': Inside the Christian Post's Refusal to Bow to Twitter's Demands Over Gender Tweet Play in Edifi Player

    'Orwellian Newspeak': Inside the Christian Post's Refusal to Bow to Twitter's Demands Over Gender Tweet

    Learn more and take the **Sacred Rest** quiz at: https://tinyurl.com/5ade93fk For months, The Christian Post could not use Twitter after the social media platform accused the news outlet of violating its standards with a tweet about U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine, a biological male who identifies as female. Journalist Brandon Showalter comes on the show today to discuss why the Post refused to back down, why the truth matters, and how the outlet is handling persistent …

  • Elon Musk's Complex Persona: Comments on Hell, His 'Devil' Costume, a Quest to Heal, and Why Musk Sparks Such Divergent Reactions Elon Musk's Complex Persona: Comments on Hell, His 'Devil' Costume, a Quest to Heal, and Why Musk Sparks Such Divergent Reactions Play in Edifi Player

    Elon Musk's Complex Persona: Comments on Hell, His 'Devil' Costume, a Quest to Heal, and Why Musk Sparks Such Divergent Reactions

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. Christian Post reporter Ian M. Giatti breaks down the ins and outs of Elon Musk. The powerful billionaire, who recently purchased social media giant Twitter, has been at the forefront of electric vehicles, space exploration — and now online communications. "We've seen that the things he's getting involved with from Starlink, Tesla, SpaceX, now Twitter, driving these forces of change …

  • 'Pretty Insidious': American Girl Furor Erupts Over Transgender Book Contents — Here's the Inside Story 'Pretty Insidious': American Girl Furor Erupts Over Transgender Book Contents — Here's the Inside Story Play in Edifi Player

    'Pretty Insidious': American Girl Furor Erupts Over Transgender Book Contents — Here's the Inside Story

    If you've seen the headlines about American Girl's new book that's causing a stir among parents, this episode of "The Inside Story" will fully explain what unfolded, why it matters, and what's at stake. The book, " A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image," is intended for young girls — but the text integrates transgender ideology and has, thus, created a stir among parents, activists, and journalists alike. "They introduce puberty blockers, and it basically says if you're uncomfortable with changes …

  • Biden Set to Cement Gay Marriage Into Law: What You Need to Know About the Respect For Marriage Act Biden Set to Cement Gay Marriage Into Law: What You Need to Know About the Respect For Marriage Act Play in Edifi Player

    Biden Set to Cement Gay Marriage Into Law: What You Need to Know About the Respect For Marriage Act

    **Sponsor** : Click here to learn more about Medi-Share, the most trusted name in health care sharing. The Respect for Marriage Act, which passed the Senate and the U.S. House, is headed to President Joe Biden's desk this week. The legislation, which legally protects same-sex marriages, has sparked discussion and debate, particularly among critics who fear there aren't enough religious freedom protections. In a conversation with Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley — recorded after the …

  • Documentary Claims Translation of 'Homosexual' in the Bible Is a Mistake: Inside the Shocking Claim Documentary Claims Translation of 'Homosexual' in the Bible Is a Mistake: Inside the Shocking Claim Play in Edifi Player

    Documentary Claims Translation of 'Homosexual' in the Bible Is a Mistake: Inside the Shocking Claim

    **Sponsor** : Learn more and buy  _Leadership Not by the Book_ by clicking here. A new documentary purportedly claiming a mistranslation is the reason Christians believe homosexuality is sinful is making headlines. Christian Post reporter Ian Giatti breaks down the story, what it means, why it matters, and what experts have to say about the claim.

  • Politics and the Church: How Many Christians Want Fellow Churchgoers to Vote the Way They Do? Politics and the Church: How Many Christians Want Fellow Churchgoers to Vote the Way They Do? Play in Edifi Player

    Politics and the Church: How Many Christians Want Fellow Churchgoers to Vote the Way They Do?

    **Sponsor** : Learn more and buy  _Leadership Not by the Book_ by clicking here. What's going on with faith and politics? A new Lifeway Research survey reveals how politics and churches intersect, finding an increasing number of Protestants want their churches to be politically homogenous. Christian Post reporter Samantha Kamman breaks down the findings and unveils some of the most intriguing elements in the statistics. The survey raises a number of questions, including: Are churches …

  • Is a Red Wave Coming? What Are the Potential Shockers? An Essential Midterm Election Preview Is a Red Wave Coming? What Are the Potential Shockers? An Essential Midterm Election Preview Play in Edifi Player

    Is a Red Wave Coming? What Are the Potential Shockers? An Essential Midterm Election Preview

    **Sponsor** : Learn more and buy  _Leadership Not by the Book_ by clicking here. Christian Post reporter Ryan Foley takes you inside the races and referendums that truly matter this election cycle. With the midterms upon us, he breaks down some of the potential upsets and shockers, what might be happening across the U.S., and what things could look like come election day. Will there be a red wave as some postulate? Foley breaks it all down on this week's "The Inside Story."