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Muslims Are Turning to Christ in Unprecedented Numbers—And the Trend May Be Just Beginning
Across parts of the Muslim world, a quiet but historically significant shift is underway: growing numbers of Muslims are converting to Christianity. While claims of “millions every year” may be exaggerated and lack hard evidence, more careful research from both missionary scholars and independent surveys points to a real and accelerating trend—especially in places like Iran, Algeria, Indonesia, and pockets of Africa and the Middle East. What the numbers actually show Missiona

rex ballard
Oct 293 min read


At Least 60 Orthodox Christians Killed in Ethiopia Attacks; Nigeria Massacre Adds to Wave of Violence as Trump Renews Intervention Warnings
Shasta Unfiltered | October 27, 2026 At least 60 Ethiopian Orthodox Christians were killed in a pair of attacks last week in the Oromia region, according to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, in the latest reported assault on Christian communities amid ongoing insecurity in the Horn of Africa. The church’s Holy Synod said 14 people died on October 20 in the Merti district and another 46 on October 24 in villages of the Shirka district, both in the Arsi Zone of central Or

rex ballard
Oct 273 min read


The Stark Decline of "New Age" Protestantism
Texas politician and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico proudly identifies as a Presbyterian, a seminarian at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and an active member of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Austin—a congregation aligned with the progressive wing of the Presbyterian Church (USA) (PC(USA)). Talarico frequently invokes his faith to advocate for positions on abortion access, LGBTQ+ rights, and progressive social causes, reflecting the denomination’s embrac

Rex Ballard
Jun 153 min read


Chicago Bulls Clean House: Top Executives Axed One Week After Jaden Ivey Waiver Amid Massive Backlash and Dismal Season
In a stunning front-office overhaul, the Chicago Bulls fired Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Artūras Karnišovas and General Manager Marc Eversley on April 6, 2026 — just eight days after the controversial waiver of guard Jaden Ivey. Ownership’s decision comes as the team sits at a dismal 29-49 record, 12th in the Eastern Conference, and long eliminated from playoff contention. Under Karnišovas and Eversley’s six-year tenure, the Bulls managed just one playof

Rex Ballard
Apr 82 min read


Jaden Ivey: Ostracized by the NBA for Bold Christian Faith After Finding Redemption in Christ
In a move that has sent ripples through the sports world and reignited debates about religious freedom in professional athletics, the Chicago Bulls waived guard Jaden Ivey on March 30, 2026, citing “conduct detrimental to the team.” The timing was no coincidence. Hours earlier, the 24-year-old former No. 5 overall pick had gone live on Instagram, delivering an unapologetic, hour-long testimony rooted in his Christian beliefs.

Rex Ballard
Apr 73 min read
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