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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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Can One of History's Most Diabolical Serial Killers Go to Heaven?
2w ago00:09:10Tap 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
3w ago00:22:28Tap 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
3w ago00:17:24Tap 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.
Transcribe →He's Studied 1,000+ Near-Death Experiences. This Is Why He Believes They Prove the Bible
Apr 2100:20:00Tap to summarizeJohn Burke, a pastor and author who has studied and examined more than 1,000 accounts of near-death experiences, wasn't always a believer in the supernatural. Burke is the author of "Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted," but he was once an agnostic who was skeptical of faith. "I ended up studying engineering and working as an engineer," he told Jen Lilley and Billy Hallowell on the "Into the Supernatural Podcast." "So my mind has always worked like that. Like, skeptical — 'How do you know? Is there any evidence? Why does that make sense?'" Burke continued, "And nobody could really answer my question. So I just decided: 'Jesus is probably a good man who turned legend and God, you just can't know. There's no evidence.'" But when Burke's dad was dying of cancer decades ago, he started learning about near-death experiences (NDEs) — experiences where people clinically die and have no heartbeat or brain activity yet report consciousness. He first encountered the issue when his father was reading a book about it. "I saw this book on his bedside table, and I pick it up, and I just am curious," he said. "I start reading it and I couldn't put it down. And, at the end, I said, 'Oh my gosh, like this might be the evidence I've been looking for.'" The book helped open up his mind, leading him to read and study the Bible. Now, he's a Christian who investigates these claims. Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0OcHQ_wQjw&t=456s 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 →Aliens, Kathy Ireland and Franklin Graham's WARNING
Apr 1600:22:26Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Newsmakers, Kathy Ireland, Franklin Graham, and astrophysicist Hugh Ross tackle some of the biggest questions facing our culture right now. From a powerful personal testimony of faith to a deep dive into the growing debate over aliens and UFOs, this episode explores what’s really happening -- through a biblical lens. Plus, Franklin Graham breaks down spiritual warfare, cultural chaos, and why he believes America is at a critical turning point. And don’t miss Investigating the Supernatural: Angels and Demons, a powerful documentary examining the unseen realm, from angels to demons to UFOs, grounded in Scripture and real-world evidence. Watch: cbn.com/supernatural
Transcribe →Alien Disclosure, UFO Claims Go Mainstream: What's Really Going On?
Apr 800:09:11Tap to summarizeLet’s get you up to date on how aliens, UFOs, and “hybrid breeding” have suddenly become part of the mainstream conversation. We show you the viral clip of what former Congressman Matt Gaetz said about aliens, as well as how current Congressman Tim Burchett responded. CBN’s Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.
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