Supreme Court hears cases of transgender athletes
WASHINGTON (BP) – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday (Jan.13) in two cases regarding state laws seeking to clarify competition in sports according to biological sex.
Christianity’s numbers stabilize; Gen Z’s faith picture complicated
The latest Pew Research study finds Christianity remains stable after decades of decline, while the story for young adults remains complicated.
U.S. judge halts California policy withholding students’ gender confusion from parents
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (BP) – A federal district judge has blocked a 2025 California policy that limited teachers’ rights to inform parents when their children suffer gender confusion at school.
Former atheist, horror filmmaker examines existence of God in new documentary
ARLINGTON, Texas – In a story of life transformation filled with twists and turns only God could orchestrate, Michael Ray Lewis, a former atheist and horror filmmaker, gave his life to Christ and has become a Christian apologist.
Reported U.S. revival led by young men unsupported by latest Pew Research
WASHINGTON (BP) – Young men are not leading a revival in religiosity, Bible reading and churchgoing in the U.S. today, Pew Research said in its latest findings, bucking 2025 reports from other top researchers.
Pew: Instagram, TikTok show biggest growth in social media usage
NASHVILLE (BP) – YouTube and Facebook are the top social media sites, regardless of demographics. Instagram and TikTok are the two gaining the most ground.
FIRST-PERSON: The Church must respond to physician-assisted suicide
The Church has been discussing topics like abortion, embryo adoption, in vitro fertilization and vaccines for many years. However, one area gaining more attention both within culture and the body of Christ is the morality, practice and legalization of physician-assisted suicide (PAS).
State of the Church: Bible use resurges in U.S. with Millennial, Gen Z men in front
BOULDER, Colo. (BP) – Weekly Bible reading resurged 12 points this year in the U.S. after a 15-year low, with Millennial and Gen Z men leading the way, State of the Church researchers said in their November release.
2025 State of Theology report shows encouraging, concerning signs
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – What people believe matters – and Lifeway Research’s State of Theology Insights Report helps leaders understand those beliefs and take a step toward meaningful ministry.
Possible transgenderism decline presents opportunity for ministry
NASHVILLE (BP) – Abel Garcia thought he finally would be happy after gender transition surgery. But the first three months of trying to live as a woman left him empty. That’s when he drew a startling conclusion: he wanted to live as a man again.
