Trail Life USA was founded in 2013. Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life, and others formed the organization to offer a Christ-centered alternative to BSA. Since 2019, Boy Scouts of America has experienced a significant decline in membership, losing over half of its members, influenced by policy changes, a sex abuse scandal, and COVID-19. In contrast, T…

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Devotional Time - Proverbs 27:6 Truths from the Timeless Text - The Letter to Diognetus Sound Words - Our Greatest Friend Walkin' & Talkin' in the Light - Before Some Will Hear It They Want To See It Just A Minute - Abner Gifts Have A Bible Question - Does it really matter if we believe that the stories in the Old Testament are fables?…

A cross-denominational belief in believers’ baptism allowed Southern Baptist pastor Mark Brown and Pentecostal pastor Mark Francey to collaborate in sponsoring Baptize California, a statewide event that baptized more than 6,000 believers May 18-19. The Pentecost Sunday weekend event chiefly sponsored by Francey’s multisite Oceans Church in Orange C…

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More than 150 Mexican believers in Hidalgo, Mexico that have been forced from their homes because of their faith are protesting a local government plan to let them return home if they pay their persecutors $9,026, CSW (formerly Christian Solidarity Worldwide) said May 16. Under the plan offered by the city, the members of Great Commission Baptist C…

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Salvation in Christ Jesus was offered in National Statuary Hall May 16 at the unveiling of a statue of the iconic late global evangelist Billy Graham, which has John 3:16 and John 14:6 carved in its base. International Mission Board trustees approved 83 fully funded missionaries for appointment during their May 15-16 meeting. While gathered near Ri…

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Homes were under water, but the hands of Texans on Mission volunteers kept hope afloat in Rising Star, a small town north of Brownwood. Resident David Grissom experienced the heaviness of the effects of a May 3 flood as water began to fill his home. Grissom said he was in shock at the amount of water surrounding the house. Delaware Raceway Ministry…

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A coalition of 18 states filed suit May 13 against the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for including gender identity in Title VII protections against sex discrimination. Florida Baptist Disaster Relief teams aid tornado victims In Tallahassee; Storms keep Missouri Disaster Relief active; Okla. tornado relief continues, prayer support needed…

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Messianic Jews expressed outrage over rising antisemitism in the U.S. at a recent conference for Jewish evangelism, energizing their Gospel mission and affirming the value of all human life amid the Israel-Hamas War. A statue of the late Billy Graham set to stand inside the U.S. Capitol to represent North Carolina will be unveiled this week in a ce…

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Over the past month, the Biden administration has finalized numerous problematic rules that undermine religious liberty, widen access to abortion, and harm children and families. Some rules, such as the rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, directly conflict with direction from Congress. As the security crisis in Haiti continues, the…

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Devotional Time - Romans 8:26-28 Repairing our Understanding - The Church of The Bible Sound Words - Lighthouses Truths from the Timeless Text - We All Have a Purpose Just a Minute - Hearing God Have a Bible Question - Does God judge countries today like He did during the Old Testament time period?De către Mark Teske, Troy Spradlin, Joe Guy

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Episode 616 Disaster Relief care for those affected by tornadoes, flooding; Most Americans don’t see spiritual benefit with AI; Wilberforce on civility Disaster Relief teams cares for those affected by tornadoes, flooding; Most Americans don’t see spiritual benefit with AI; Wilberforce on civility http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.a…

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Episode 615 Reaching the next generation for Christ; Religious persecution increasing in Africa, Middle East, south Asia; Caring for your family finances Reaching the next generation for Christ; Religious persecution increasing in Africa, Middle East, south Asia; Caring for your family finances http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amaz…

Episode 614 Christian group advocating for believers in persecution; SBC reports growth in baptism, attendance; Getting your house in order Christian group advocating for believers in persecution; SBC reports growth in baptism, attendance; Getting your house in order http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode614.mp3 Hos…

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Episode 613 Charlotte church grieves with city police force; Barber calls graduates to Gospel mission; Some things in ministry aren’t as they seem Charlotte church grieves with city police force; Barber calls graduates to Gospel mission; Some things in ministry aren’t as they seem http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amazonaws.com/Epis…

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Episode 612 Florida’s Supreme Court upholds abortion ban; New Orleans seminarian leads neighborhood outreach; Christ brings unity in the church Florida’s Supreme Court upholds abortion ban; New Orleans seminarian leads neighborhood outreach; Christ brings unity in the church http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode612…

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Devotional Time - Hebrews 13:5-6 Truths from the Timeless Text - God is On Our Battlefield Sound Words - Steel and Velvet Fabric of Family - Women Working Outside the Home with Kee Ford Just a Minute - The Lord is My Shepherd Have a Bible Question - If you don't believe in miracles, why do you bother to pray for the sick?…

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Episode 611 Chinese couple once hostile to the Gospel, come to faith and lead many others to Jesus; Birmingham couple leads hundreds to Christ; VBS gives families an introduction to the local church; Learning how to pray http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amazonaws.com/Episode611.mp3 Host Brandon Porter Resources BaptistPress.com Int…

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Episode 610 Chaplain sharing the Gospel with workers at Churchill Downs; Believers facing persecution in Mexico; Defining womanhood Chaplain serves those working behind the scenes at the Kentucky Derby; Believers facing harsh persecution in Mexico; Understanding womanhood in a confused culture http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3.amazo…

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Episode 608 17 states sue EEOC over abortion mandate; Texas church celebrates first baptism in 7 years; Study and serving are key in intergenerational ministry States sues Biden Administration over abortion regulation; Texas churches revitalization sparks a community; Tips on connecting generations in a local church http://media.blubrry.com/goodnew…

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Episode 607 Missionary family’s child share the hope of God; Churches being planted across America; Prayer, authenticity bring joy to the church Missionary kid obeying God’s call to share the Good News; Church planting efforts seeing fruit across US; Chuck Lawless says sometimes church ‘is just fun’ http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4t.s3…

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Devotional Time - Zechariah 2:4 Repairing our Understanding - I Am Not the Pastor Sound Words - Life's Most Beautiful Adventure Truths from the Timeless Text - Daniel's Conviction Have a Bible Question - What is the difference between a scruple and a doctrine?De către Mark Teske, Troy Spradlin, Joe Guy

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Episode 605 Graduate Sunday an opportunity for launch; Anonymous prayer warrior led Steve Gaines mom to Christ; Creating missions opportunities in the local church Graduate Sunday an opportunity for launch; Anonymous prayer warrior led Steve Gaines mom to Christ; Creating missions opportunities in the local church http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsf…

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Episode 604 Send Network trains 200 church planters; Pastor freed then reimprisoned in Myanmar; Maintaining your witness in an election year Pastors, church planters learn together at Send Network training event; Pastor freed, then jailed in Myanmar; Holding on your witness during a tense election cycle http://media.blubrry.com/goodnewsfortoday/gn4…

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Episode 603 Evangelicals leaders speak out on aid packages to Israel, Ukraine; Biden Administration changes to Title IX will hurt women’s sports, experts say; Tips on sharing your faith Evangelical leaders speak with House Speaker Mike Johnson; Title IX changes will harm women’s college sports, experts say; God helps believers share their faith htt…