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Transparency and accountability are vital to the renewal of the evangelical church in America. Hosts Warren Smith and Natasha Smith highlight the top stories of the week from the unique MinistryWatch perspective and give you a peek behind the curtain to show why and how we do the investigations we do.
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/my-advice-to-catholic-young-men Link to …
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On today’s program, an investigation dug into abuse allegations at IHOP-KC—and now a pastoral team charged with making recommendations based on that investigation has determined Mike Bickle is ‘permanently disqualified’ from church office. We’ll take a look. And, a sexual abuse lawsuit against the missionary agency Ethnos360 has been dismissed. Plu…
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Paul McNulty has had at least three careers. After graduating from law school, he spent 20 years in public service, rising to the top levels of the U.S. Department of Justice. Then he moved to one of the nation’s – some might say the world’s – top law firms. But service was in his blood, and in 2014 he became president of his alma mater, Grove City…
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In 2015 I sat down with Voddie Baucham and had a wide-ranging conversation. We talked about homeschooling, what it means to be a man, the duties of fatherhood, and Brazilian jui-jitsu! On today’s podcast, I share with you excerpts of that conversation. To read an edited transcript of our 2015 conversation, click here. The producer for today’s progr…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com…
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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel in Sanford, Florida, has refused to reveal the salaries of its pastors—even to its own board of elders. But a new whistleblower report shows that at least three of its pastors receive compensation that’s raising eyebrows. We’ll take a look. Plus, the use of celebrities to promote causes is not new—but ministr…
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Justin Murff is one of those guys I turn to when I want to sort out what is going on in the world. He has been, or is currently, an Anglican priest, a media executive, and advocate for religious freedom, a former Southern Baptist pastor, and a whole lot more. His innovative work has reshaped how faith communities engage unreached or poorly reached …
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Christian ministries, especially Christian broadcasters, should pay attention to the Jimmy Kimmel situation. What’s happening to Kimmel now could be happening to Greg Laurie, David Jeremiah, Alistair Begg, Erwin Lutzer, or dozens of other broadcasters in a future administration. The Wall Street Journal I reference in this episode can be found here.…
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On today’s program, an anti-trafficking group based in North Carolina is being accused of exploiting the very women it is supposed to be helping. We’ll take a look. And, World Vision’s CEO discusses humanitarian work in a post USAID world. We’ll have details. Plus, factors that are forcing pastors to quit the ministry. But first, eight leaders at t…
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The death of Charlie Kirk has caused a lot of soul searching by those on the left and the right, as it should. Al Mohler, writing for WORLD, said, “Every generation has its own formative moments. Yesterday is now one of those days.” Charlie Kirk changed over the years. His near-permanent scowl, perhaps a young man’s attempt to be taken seriously, w…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Charles James Kirk (October 14, 1993 – September 10, 2025) was an American right-wing political activist, author, and media personality. He co-founded the conservative organization Turning Point USA (TPUSA)…
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On today’s program, a Texas court is considering sanctions against the South Texas Assemblies of God for refusing to provide documents in a case related to its Chi Alpha college ministry. The denomination has been accused of allowing a convicted sexual predator to continue serving with college students. We’ll have details. Plus, anti-trafficking gr…
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Today's guest is Dan McDonnell, head coach of the University of Louisville baseball team. Coach McDonnell is a two-time National Coach of the Year (2007, 2017) and has the third-highest career winning percentage (.691) among active NCAA Division 1 coaches entering the 2025 season. Dan was named the ACC Coach of the Year three times (2015, 2016 and …
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On today’s program, Warren Smith has one of his periodic “lightning round” talks with Michael Reneau of The Dispatch. This time, they dig into celebrity Christians, including Jen Hatmaker, Doug Wilson, Chip and Joanna Gaines, and others. They also discuss how Tim Keller is sort of an antidote to that, the “anti-celebrity celebrity. They also discus…
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Here at MinistryWatch, our mission is to help Christian donors become true stewards. We provide resources to help you become more faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to you. If you’ve been around MinistryWatch for a while, that means we help you to give wisely and faithfully.But for most Christians, even generous Christians, the am…
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On today’s program, the Assemblies of God South Texas Ministry Network has discovered financial misconduct among its ranks. This is the same Assemblies of God network plagued by Chi Alpha sexual abuse scandals. We’ll have details.And, a ministry helping Christians escape ‘high control’ churches…the group encourages believers to rebuild—not deconstr…
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Catchisms are, quite simply, question-and-answer summaries of the faith.For centuries Christians have catechisms to teach the fundamentals of the faith, and to disciple new believers. The Westminster Catechism, the Heidelberg Catechism, Luther’s Catechism, and others have been used by Christians since the Reformation.But some so-called “low church”…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI Link to Episode 32 Segment 1: https://youtu.be/E0Sww-3oGN0 My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men …
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On today’s program, David E. Taylor—the self-appointed apostle of Kingdom of God Global Church and head of Joshua Media Ministries—was arrested this week for forced labor and money laundering. If convicted, he could face more than 20 years in prison. We’ll have details.And, a Kentucky church has encouraged their members to check books out of their …
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James C. Dobson, a psychologist, political activist, and author who championed Christian pro-family values on his popular radio shows and in his bestselling books, died Thursday. He was 89.Here are a few links I mention in today’s EXTRA episode.In 2022, I wrote an appreciation of Dr. Dobson for MinistryWatch, when he announced his retirement from f…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to Full Episode 32: https://youtu.be/9YILeGHmuMI My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazin…
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On today’s program, a former employee sues Liberty University, claiming she was given heavier work loads, less pay, and was passed over for promotions. In the end, she claims she was fired for being a whistleblower. We’ll have details.Plus, email scams are targeting churches…in some cases, scammers pose as pastors seeking donations. How can churche…
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When the Soviet Union collapsed, Frances Fukuyama famously declared that we had reached the “end of history.” He meant that the big arguments, the major ideological struggles, were now all in the past, and that liberal democracy would prevail from then on. The rest would be just cordial arguments about policy.That peaceful kingdom has obviously not…
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On today’s EXTRA Episode, Warren Smith discusses new research from Ryan Burge on “exvangelicals.” Burge’s conclusion: The movement is “way overblown.”To read a transcript of today’s episode, click here.The producer for today’s program is Jeff McIntosh. Until next time, may God bless you.By Warren Smith and Natasha Smith
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. My Honest Advice For Gen Z Men: https://www.realtalkwithzuby.com/p/my-honest-advice-for-gen-z-men My Advice to Catholic Young Men: https://crisismagazine.com/opinion/my-advice-to-catholic-young-men Items On…
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On today’s program, World Vision prevails in court after it was sued for discrimination. The ruling protects the ministry’s right to hire based on its religious beliefs. We’ll have details.And, a seminary professor accused of sexual misconduct resigned from Concordia Seminary, and is now hired by an independent seminary…raising questions about what…
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Here at MinistryWatch we measure a lot of things. We measure financial efficiency. Simply explained, that’s the amount of money that goes to ministry vs. the amount of money. We grade ministries based on their transparency. Our Donor Confidence Score takes into account more than a dozen factors before providing an overall score designed to help you…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. Link to EP 29: https://youtu.be/ESmVKeFGexg Link to EP 30: https://youtu.be/o6MWKceP6Ks CBN Story Link: https://cbn.com/news/us/trust-almighty-god-pentagon-prayers-religious-summit-trump-admin-promotes-fait…
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On today’s program, a third prosecutor has been appointed in the trial of Anglican Church in North America Bishop Stewart Ruch after the first two resigned. The Bishop is on trial with the denomination for welcoming abusers into the church, and minimizing the needs of abuse survivors.A North Carolina church was the victim of an online scam that sto…
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If you are a regular reader of MinistryWatch, and you appreciate our approach to the news, you should know about Bob Case.In fact, if you read WORLD Magazine, or Christianity Today, or The Dispatch, or any of dozens of other news outlets, you have – whether you know it or not – been influenced by Bob Case.Robert Allen Case II is one of the unsung h…
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On today’s program, conservative leader Jason Yates, who was the former CEO of My Faith Votes, has pleaded guilty to the possession of child sexual abuse material. We’ll have details.President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill…school choice advocates welcome a provision in the bill that includes a private school tax credit…but the impact on Christian …
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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel, the church founded by RC Sproul and now led by controversial pastor Burke Parsons, delays its long-awaited vote on leaving the Presbyterian Church in America. We’ll have details.The murders of two women at a Kentucky church this month point to a troubling trend—and churches are seeking help to prevent more v…
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In a recent court filing, the IRS said the-so called Johnson Amendment, which bars all nonprofits from being involved in political campaigns, should not apply to political speech during religious services.The IRS decision still awaits a judge’s approval, but – if it comes – it will be a major victory for the Trump Administration and the fulfillment…
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Have you noticed that we live in contentious times? I certainly have. Our politics is polarized. Even our church life is too often contentious and ideological, with positions being driven as much by tribalism as by Scripture or a principled theology. Why is there so much conflict today, and is there a way out of it?Amanda Ripley thinks there is. Sh…
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On today’s program, St. Andrew’s Chapel is facing questions over its lack of financial transparency. Members say church leaders refuse to share budget details. Now, the local presbytery is involved. We’ll have details.And, the I-R-S now says churches CAN endorse politicians—this, despite the so-called Johnson Amendment…a law that threatens to remov…
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If you are listening to this podcast, I’m guessing religion plays an important role in your life. It certainly does in mine. That’s why I was a little put off by the title of Christian Smith’s new book Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America. Religion is certainly not obsolete in my life.But I must say: After reading …
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On today’s program, Baylor University voluntarily rescinded their acceptance of an LGBTQ research grant after receiving pushback. The school’s president says their stance on biblical sexuality has not changed. We’ll have details.And, is a membership with the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability worth the cost? We talked with current and…
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In this week’s “Extra” episode, Warren discusses the history of McLean Bible Church and the tenure of David Platt. Does he deserve the criticism he has received? Warren’s answer: Platt is not perfect, but the “conflict entrepreneurs” at his church have produced more heat than light.A few links mentioned in today’s program:Stories about McLean Bible…
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The mission of MinistryWatch is to help Christian donors become more faithful stewards of the resources God has entrusted to them.With a mission like that, it’s easy to see why Dana and Bill Wichterman’s new book got my attention. The book is Stewards Not Owners: The Joy of Aligning Your Money With Your Faith. Over the years, I’ve read a lot of boo…
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Here at MinistryWatch, we have become all too familiar with the allure and the dangers of celebrity preachers. One of the things you will here me say often is that we humans are not meant to be celebrities. We’re not wired for it. Celebrityhood is a condition that wars against the health of our soul.And yet…we Americans, and American evangelicals i…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. -------------------------------------------------------- Link to Pew Research https://www.pewresearch.org/religious-landscape-study/ Link to Gallup from ChurchTrac https://www.churchtrac.com/articles/the-st…
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On today’s program, Brady Boyd resigns from New Life Church. Boyd was on staff at Gateway during Robert Morris’ tenure, and Elders now believe he misled the congregation about his knowledge of Morris’s alleged abuse. We’ll have details.Also, a court ruled that a lawsuit filed against Dave Ramsey can move forward. A former employee who was fired for…
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Sometimes, in the midst of the nuance, complexity, and confusion of everyday life, it’s good to return to first principles.That’s exactly what Glenn Packiam has done with his new book What Is A Christian, Anyway? The title of this book poses a simple and obvious question that the modern (post-modern? Post-postmodern?) church sometimes forgets. Pack…
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The Chaplain's Corner After Hours is a podcast where we look at current world issues which impact our Christian Walk and our Spiritual Journey. -------------------------------------------------------- Link to Episdoe 27: https://youtu.be/tTBMI4V78gM Resources for your consideration: we earn a small commission from Amazon for products purchased thro…
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On today’s program, sexual abuse victim Cindy Clemishire has filed a civil lawsuit against Gateway Church and its founding pastor Robert Morris. She claims church leaders knew she was 12 years old when Morris began abusing her, and defamed her when they tried to cover it up. We’ll have details.And cuts to federal funding are sending some nonprofits…
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Michael Tait. Robert Morris. Mark Driscoll. Ravi Zacharias. Are you tired of celebrity preachers?I am, and I think that’s why the story of John Dyer fascinates me. My guess is that you’ve never heard of him. But I have come to learn that he played a significant role in the spread of the Gospel in Colorado and throughout the Mountain West, and his l…
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