Newsmakers
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.
Episodes
October 14, 2025 • 22 mins
On this week’s Newsmakers, Dr. Ben Carson joins to share his heartfelt warning to America and the encouragement he’s finding in a new move of God. Carson is featured in CBN’s The Revival Generation.
Plus, author Randy Kay opens up about his near-death experience and unforgettable glimpse of heaven.
And Zach Bauer, CEO of Passages, explains how his organization is equipping the next generation to stand boldly against antisemitis...
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October 13, 2025 • 22 mins
This week on Newsmakers, we’re going behind the headlines with powerful stories of faith, transformation, and revival. First, for KING + COUNTRY’s Luke Smallbone joins Billy Hallowell to talk about the band’s latest song “World on Fire” and the movement of revival sweeping the nation.
Then, former meteorologist Arch Kennedy opens up about his incredible journey of transformation—from living a gay lifestyle to finding true identit...
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October 10, 2025 • 13 mins
A Christian photographer recently scored a major victory for religious liberty when the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky ruled that Louisville officials had violated her First Amendment rights. Chelsey Nelson, the photographer in question, challenged a law she said would mandate that she violate her conscience on traditional marriage. While she didn't face any direct punishment or threat, she took preemptive...
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October 9, 2025 • 6 mins
A Catholic priest in Spain, Father Custodio Ballester, is facing real jail time after he was found guilty of making ‘Islamophobic’ comments. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.
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October 8, 2025 • 31 mins
Revelations that Gateway Church founder Robert Morris molested a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s sent shockwaves throughout Christian circles last summer. More than a year later, Morris pleaded guilty last week to the crime, admitting to five felony counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child. As part of a plea agreement, he received a 10-year suspended sentence and will spend six months in jail, register as a sex offender, and pay ...
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October 6, 2025 • 7 mins
Netflix’s stock continues to spiral downwards as parents are waking up to the transgender and inappropriately sexual content the streaming content has been pushing on your kids. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.
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October 3, 2025 • 23 mins
Arch Kennedy, an author and former meteorologist, once lived a gay lifestyle before an encounter with Jesus changed everything. Kennedy, author of "The Weather's Fine: My Method for Navigating Life's Challenges," told CBN News he "grew up in the church" but went on to struggle with addiction and same-sex attraction. "They instilled Christian values in us as children," Kennedy said of his parents. "I left that as I moved through my ...
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October 2, 2025 • 9 mins
Bill Maher, on his show on HBO, said some absolutely spot on things about the ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell have the story.
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September 29, 2025 • 22 mins
On this week’s Newsmakers, we tackle faith and culture in a time of upheaval. Anne Graham Lotz unpacks biblical prophecy and the hope of Christ’s return, reflecting on the passing of conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Pastor Mike Signorelli shares how more than 500 people surrendered their lives to Jesus in the days following Kirk’s death. And Lucas Miles, pastor and TPUSA Faith director, offers a heartfelt tribute to Charlie’s lif...
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September 24, 2025 • 23 mins
Is slain conservative and Christian commentator Charlie Kirk truly a martyr? After Kirk's September 10 assassination, he was labeled a martyr, which has sparked discussion about the term and how it applies.
Jason Jimenez, an apologist, author, and the leader of Stand Strong Ministries, joins CBN News to explain why he believes wholeheartedly that Kirk is a martyr, what the term means, and how it applies.
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September 23, 2025 • 10 mins
Christian music superstar Lauren Daigle just posted a passionate post about Charlie Kirk's assassination. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down her emotional message.
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September 22, 2025 • 22 mins
On this week's Newsmakers we have a solemn yet powerful broadcast. Host Billy Hallowell welcomes three influential voices—The Chosen creator Dallas Jenkins, evangelist Ray Comfort, and Pastor Sam Rodriguez—for heartfelt reflections on the shocking assassination of conservative Christian commentator Charlie Kirk.
From Jenkins’ urgent call to reject divisive rhetoric, to Comfort’s bold challenge to stand firm in faith, and Rodrigue...
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September 17, 2025 • 8 mins
Christian music superstar Forrest Frank lost 30,000 followers for posting about Charlie Kirk. So did that sudden drop in followers make him second guess his post? Not exactly. CBN's Raj Nair Billy Hallowell have the story.
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September 15, 2025 • 18 mins
"The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins is among those mourning the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk — and he's offering a warning about the dangers of out-of-control and unfettered rhetoric. "It's obvious he was killed for his beliefs," Jenkins said of Kirk, lamenting this tragic reality. Jenkins commended Kirk for his attempts to dialogue with people who ideologically opposed him.
"The Chosen" director said he, hims...
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September 12, 2025 • 4 mins
A popular pastor known for speaking out on contemporary issues believes Charlie Kirk's assassination must become a moment of reckoning for America.
Pastor Samuel Rodriguez told CBN News that America is "bleeding morally" and is at a dire crossroads. "We have crossed the Rubicon," he said. "We're no longer what we used to be. The age of civility is officially over, and we've entered into the proverbial dark, slippery slope where r...
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September 9, 2025 • 7 mins
Dr. Ben Carson has had a fascinating career, working as a revered neurosurgeon before running for president in 2016 and subsequently serving as the former United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development during the first Trump administration. But it's Carson's Christian faith that has most defined his life, with the physician-turned-politician joining forces with the Christian Broadcasting Network for the new documentary "T...
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September 8, 2025 • 22 mins
On this week’s Newsmakers, Dr. Ben Carson joins to share his heartfelt warning to America and the encouragement he’s finding in a new move of God. Carson is featured in CBN’s The Revival Generation.
Plus, author Randy Kay opens up about his near-death experience and unforgettable glimpse of heaven.
And Zach Bauer, CEO of Passages, explains how his organization is equipping the next generation to stand boldly against antisemitis...
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September 5, 2025 • 8 mins
Will the rapture happen on September 23rd? This controversial take has become a viral concept. CBN's Raj Nair and Billy Hallowell break down the implications of this trending prophetic topic.
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September 4, 2025 • 8 mins
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin faced intense backlash on social media after unwittingly inviting two Israeli fans on stage during a performance in London, where he told them they are "equal humans on earth" and said he wanted to "welcome people in the audience from Palestine." His comment came after some in the audience booed the Israeli fans.
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September 2, 2025 • 22 mins
This episode of Newsmakers covers three powerful stories of faith. First, we hear how New York high school senior Sabrina Steffens won the right to paint a Bible verse on her school parking spot, with insight from attorney Keisha Russell of First Liberty Institute.
Next, filmmakers John Schafer and Tom Bancroft discuss their new animated feature Light of the World, bringing the story of Jesus to theaters. Finally, evangelist Ray ...
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