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Finnish MP on Trial Over Bible Verse to Testify Before Congress on Europe’s Speech Crackdown

Päivi Räsänen, a Finnish member of parliament awaiting a ruling from the country’s top court over a criminal case tied to a Bible verse tweet, is scheduled to testify before the U.S. Congress on Wednesday.

UK Baptists Raise Over $124,000 to Aid Students After Spurgeon’s College Closure
Baptist churches and individual supporters across the United Kingdom have contributed more than $124,000 to help students impacted by the abrupt shutdown of Spurgeon’s College.
TruPlay Alleges Google and TikTok Censor Christian Content
TruPlay Games, a Christian digital media firm known for producing Bible-based video games and educational entertainment, has accused Google and TikTok of systematically restricting Christian content.
Civil Liberties Group Says First Amendment Does Not Protect Disruptions of Church Services
A nonpartisan civil liberties organization says the First Amendment does not shield protesters who interrupt worship services, pushing back against claims made after last Sunday’s disruption.

Share of Pastors Considering Quitting Drops After Pandemic, Barna Finds

The proportion of U.S. pastors who say they have seriously considered leaving ministry has dropped sharply since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from Barna Research. Drawing on its 2025 State of the Church study produced in partnership with Gloo, Barna reports a steady decline since 2022 in the share of pastors contemplating resignation, falling to 24% in 2025.

Christian Conservative Coalition Launches Campaign to Challenge Supreme Court Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
A coalition of Christian conservative organizations and leaders has launched a new national effort aimed at mobilizing churches and families to advocate for the reversal of the 2015 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized same-sex marriage across the country. The initiative, called the Greater Than campaign, is led by the child-centered advocacy group.
Samuel Rodriguez Launches BeLight Productions to Advance Faith-Based Storytelling
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez has formally announced the launch of BeLight Productions, marking a milestone as he becomes the first Latino pastor to lead a film production company of its scale. The new venture is an extension of Rodriguez’s broader ministry and is intended to shape contemporary culture through stories that honor God.
‘The Chosen,’ ‘Sarah’s Oil’ Nominated for Movieguide Faith & Values Awards
Major Hollywood franchises will go head-to-head with faith-centered productions at the 33rd annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, where nominations were revealed Tuesday. Blockbuster titles such as “Mission: Impossible” and “Superman” are set to compete alongside religiously themed projects.