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Newsmakers
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Welcome to "The Newsmakers Podcast," a show where we go behind the headlines each day to bring you interviews with pastors, entertainers, politicians, and other notable figures. Based on the "Newsmakers" show on the CBN News Channel, this daily podcast featuring CBN's Billy Hallowell provides full interviews with one newsworthy person every weekday.
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The Truth About Aliens, UFOs
6d ago00:22:30Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Newsmakers, Billy Hallowell dives into some of today’s most fascinating faith and culture conversations. First, Blurry Creatures co-host Nate Henry joins the show to discuss the growing debate over aliens, UFOs, and the supernatural through a biblical lens. Then, scientist and author Dr. Michael Guillen breaks down his new AI-generated film The Invisible Everywhere and explores evidence he believes points to the existence of God. Finally, Fox News anchor Shannon Bream joins Billy to discuss biblical heroes, faith, and her new book Nothing Is Impossible with God. Plus, Billy shares more about CBN’s new documentary, Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons, an evidence-informed investigation into angels, demons, UFOs, spiritual warfare, and what Scripture really says about the unseen world. Watch full interviews on the CBN News YouTube Channel and stream the documentary at CBN.com/supernatural
Transcribe →Franklin Graham Hits Back After James Talarico's Shock Bible Claim
4w ago00:10:05Tap to summarizeEvangelist Franklin Graham is pushing back after Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico claimed the Bible is silent on abortion. Graham says Scripture clearly affirms the value of life, citing passages like Exodus 20:13 and Jeremiah 1:5. He also criticized Talarico's past comments on gender and women's sports. Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair explore the full breakdown of the controversy and the biblical debate at the center of it.
Transcribe →Mel Gibson's 'The Resurrection of the Christ' Is Coming — Here's What We Know
May 2900:08:00Tap to summarizeLegendary filmmaker Mel Gibson has just unveiled new details about his upcoming two-part film project, "The Resurrection of the Christ" and "The Resurrection of the Christ: Part II." “This film represents a major part of my life’s work, and it has demanded everything of me as a filmmaker and as an artist,” Gibson said of the project. “This is far more than a film to me. It’s a mission I’ve carried for over twenty years to tell what I believe is the most important story in human history.” Billy Hallowell and Raj Nair break it all down.
Transcribe →Can One of History's Most Diabolical Serial Killers Go to Heaven?
May 2200:09:10Tap to summarizeThe "Son of Sam" serial killer David Berkowitz is saying he is going to heaven after a salvation experience and said he feels "called" by God to share the Gospel with other inmates. CBN's Tré Goins-Phillips and Billy Hallowell discuss after his latest parole denial.
Transcribe →Manifesting Demons? Evidence for Jesus? A Challenge to Skeptics
May 2100:22:28Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Newsmakers, we go behind the headlines on some of the most pressing faith and culture issues shaping America right now. Pastor Mike Signorelli joins us after a powerful Easter service where something truly incredible unfolded — sparking deeper conversations about spiritual warfare and the unseen realm. Then, author Jeremiah J. Johnston breaks down compelling historical evidence for Jesus, exploring discoveries that bring Scripture into sharper focus and challenge skeptics. And in our final segment, John Eibner, head of Christian Solidarity International, joins the show. Plus: Don’t miss our documentary Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons — an in-depth look at angels, demons, UFOs, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Watch now and go deeper into the stories shaping faith, truth, and culture.
Transcribe →Are Demons Still Active? Pastor's Powerful Testimony
May 1900:17:24Tap to summarizeAre demons real? Can Christians be oppressed spiritually? And why are so many people suddenly talking about deliverance, witchcraft, and spiritual warfare again? In this powerful conversation, Billy Hallowell sits down with pastor and deliverance minister Vlad Savchuk to unpack some of the most controversial questions surrounding the supernatural realm, demons, possession, deliverance, prayer, fasting, and spiritual protection. Vlad shares firsthand experiences from years in ministry — including an encounter that convinced him Ephesians 6 is real.
Transcribe →She Escaped a Cult-Like Existence and Found Christ: 'God Heals'
May 600:21:16Tap to summarizeAuthor and commentator Carrie Sheffield has long been a bold voice in the political news space. But she's now opening up in a much more personal way in her new memoir "Motorhome Prophecies," a candid journey exploring abuse, trauma — and spiritual healing. Sheffield says it's a book that comes at a time when culture is desperately reeling, citing alarming suicide statistics showing nearly 50,000 people took their own lives in 2022, alone."I wrote the memoir because I just felt ... we're at this time right now in America with record depression and suicide rates," she said. "We have the highest suicide rate since 1941, and we have the highest depression rate ever." Sheffield said she's no stranger to dealing with mental health struggles as a result of what she described as a tumultuous and chaotic upbringing. "I was born into a family where I've been struggling with these issues for decades now, and, to me, it seemed like God wanted me to be able to share the tools that I've been able to develop," she said, noting how her experience turning to God changed everything.The book was an opportunity for Sheffield to deal with the difficult moments from her past she had tried to ignore or push to the side. As she worked on the project, she realized the common nature of her story — and saw how it could help others struggling to persist through their own challenging pasts. As a child, she said she, her parents, and her seven siblings faced fluctuating periods of stability and instability. "Sometimes, we were in a third-world existence, and then sometimes we were in a first-world existence," she said. "So it's hard to pinpoint any average day, because we did have houses. We were living in normal houses, like normal people, but then we would be back on the road in the motor home."As can be imagined, 12 people living in a motor home was quite difficult. Other times, though, the housing situation was even less accommodating. Despite the inconsistency, she said there were some common and expected practices. Each morning, Sheffield said the family would pray — but not in the way one might think. "We would wake up and we would be told by my dad how evil we were, how wonderful he was, how he had a prophetic call to save America," she said, claiming her dad was later excommunicated from the Mormon church. Years later, Sheffield spent 12 years as an agnostic after experiencing such spiritual chaos. It's a time in her life she calls her "walk in darkness."
Transcribe →She Escaped a Cult-Like Existence and Found Christ: 'God Heals'
May 600:21:16Tap to summarizeAuthor and commentator Carrie Sheffield has long been a bold voice in the political news space. But she's now opening up in a much more personal way in her new memoir "Motorhome Prophecies," a candid journey exploring abuse, trauma — and spiritual healing. Sheffield says it's a book that comes at a time when culture is desperately reeling, citing alarming suicide statistics showing nearly 50,000 people took their own lives in 2022, alone. "I wrote the memoir because I just felt ... we're at this time right now in America with record depression and suicide rates," she said. "We have the highest suicide rate since 1941, and we have the highest depression rate ever." Sheffield said she's no stranger to dealing with mental health struggles as a result of what she described as a tumultuous and chaotic upbringing. "I was born into a family where I've been struggling with these issues for decades now, and, to me, it seemed like God wanted me to be able to share the tools that I've been able to develop," she said, noting how her experience turning to God changed everything. The book was an opportunity for Sheffield to deal with the difficult moments from her past she had tried to ignore or push to the side. As she worked on the project, she realized the common nature of her story — and saw how it could help others struggling to persist through their own challenging pasts. As a child, she said she, her parents, and her seven siblings faced fluctuating periods of stability and instability. "Sometimes, we were in a third-world existence, and then sometimes we were in a first-world existence," she said. "So it's hard to pinpoint any average day, because we did have houses. We were living in normal houses, like normal people, but then we would be back on the road in the motor home." As can be imagined, 12 people living in a motor home was quite difficult. Other times, though, the housing situation was even less accommodating. Despite the inconsistency, she said there were some common and expected practices. Each morning, Sheffield said the family would pray — but not in the way one might think. "We would wake up and we would be told by my dad how evil we were, how wonderful he was, how he had a prophetic call to save America," she said, claiming her dad was later excommunicated from the Mormon church. Years later, Sheffield spent 12 years as an agnostic after experiencing such spiritual chaos. It's a time in her life she calls her "walk in darkness."
Transcribe →Is the Shroud of Turin Truly Jesus' Burial Cloth?
May 100:22:25Tap to summarizeOn this week’s Newsmakers, we explore faith’s enduring power and the Shroud of Turin. Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston reveals how he went from skeptic to believer on the Shroud of Turin and what new evidence points to its authenticity. Todd Nettleton from Voice of the Martyrs breaks down the global persecution crisis and why prayer is vital as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church approaches. And activist and author Alveda King joins to share her take on revival and the growing spiritual hunger she sees across America. Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show each week on CBN News Watch the weekly "Newsmakers" TV show on CBN's YouTube channel Download the free CBN News App
Transcribe →Manifesting Demons? Shocking Spiritual Sights
Apr 2800:22:24Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Newsmakers, we go behind the headlines on some of the most pressing faith and culture issues shaping America right now. Pastor Mike Signorelli joins us after a powerful Easter service where something truly incredible unfolded — sparking deeper conversations about spiritual warfare and the unseen realm. Then, author Jeremiah J. Johnston breaks down compelling historical evidence for Jesus, exploring discoveries that bring Scripture into sharper focus and challenge skeptics. And in our final segment, John Eibner, head of Christian Solidarity International, joins the show. Plus: Don’t miss our documentary Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons — an in-depth look at angels, demons, UFOs, and the reality of spiritual warfare. Watch now and go deeper into the stories shaping faith, truth, and culture.
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