Not every story worth telling is bad news. This beat covers the faith communities, everyday heroes and hometowns that hold this country together: a church rebuilt by the people who love it, strangers who ran toward danger, a shelter dog with 48 hours left.
It also covers religious liberty, because the freedom to worship and to raise a family by your convictions is news when it gets tested in a courtroom or a city council meeting. No spin and no sermon. Just the people, what they did and why it matters.
Start Here
Three stories that show what this beat is about.
Oct 14, 2026Williamsburg Rebuilds One of America’s Oldest Black Churches
Sep 29, 2026They Ran Toward Danger: Meet the 16 Newest Carnegie Medal Heroes
Oct 15, 2026“It’s All About the Kids”: Remembering Tattoo Mark Shenefield, the Cowboys Superfan Who Spent It All on Teddy BearsFaith and Religious Liberty
Congregations, court rulings and the fight over religious freedom, reported fairly and in full.
St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy: What It Means for Florida VPK
St. Mary Catholic Parish v. Roy could decide what states can require of church preschools. Florida’s VPK contract reads very differently.
Highland Park UMC Members Vote on Leaving United Methodist Church
Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas votes Oct. 25-26 on cutting ties with the denomination as a lawsuit over its bylaws heads to trial.
OCC Report: Nine Big Banks Denied Service Over Faith and Politics
A federal OCC review found nine major banks had policies that could cut off customers over religious or political views, including faith ministries.
Williamsburg Rebuilds One of America’s Oldest Black Churches
First Baptist Church Williamsburg, founded in 1776, rededicated its rebuilt meetinghouse on the site that was paved into a parking lot in the 1950s.
“Flawed by Design”: Archbishop Sarah Mullally on Dyslexia, Faith and Why Different Minds Are a Gift
Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally opens up about her dyslexia, her path from nurse to archbishop and why different minds are a gift.
800,000 at Concorde: What Pope Leo’s France Visit Reveals About a Quiet Catholic Revival
Pope Leo XIV drew huge crowds in Paris, Lourdes and Metz as adult baptisms surge in secular France. What he said and why it matters.
Faith Crushes Addiction in Bold New Memoir by James Halverson
Discover faith-based addiction recovery in James Halverson’s gripping memoir AWAKENED. From fentanyl hell to God’s grace, this 2024 release inspires…
Zip-Tied Baby Jesus: Church’s Border War on Christmas
Discover the zip-tied baby Jesus Nativity controversy at an Illinois church, where ICE agents guard the manger in a woke twist on Christmas.…
ALARMING SURGE IN CHURCH ATTACKS HITS 870% AS DEADLY MINNESOTA SHOOTING EXPOSES AMERICA’S WAR ON FAITH
As church attacks soar to 1,384 incidents since 2018, the deadly Minneapolis Catholic school shooting highlights growing hostility toward religious…
Kentucky Church Shooting: Suspect Killed After Attacking Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington
Kentucky church shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church in Lexington leaves multiple victims after suspect flees police and attacks during Sunday…
Everyday Heroes
Ordinary people who did something extraordinary, and the communities that rallied around them.
“It’s All About the Kids”: Remembering Tattoo Mark Shenefield, the Cowboys Superfan Who Spent It All on Teddy Bears
Friends remember Cowboys superfan Mark “Tattoo Mark” Shenefield on the 99 Percent Radio Show. Watch the tribute and see how to honor him.
From Pond Algae to Restored Sight: The Stubborn Curiosity Behind the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
A question about pond algae, a decade of doubt and a psychiatrist who would not quit led to the 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine for optogenetics.
They Ran Toward Danger: Meet the 16 Newest Carnegie Medal Heroes
A teen who stopped a stabbing, a DoorDash driver who took two knives away, and 14 more ordinary people honored with the Carnegie Medal.
Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor Marc Fucarile Is Building a Lifeline for People Who Lose Their Mobility
Marc Fucarile lost his right leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. Now he runs the M.A.R.C. Network app and the ReMARCable Foundation. Here is how…
Texas Father Hospital Standoff Brain Dead Son: How One Desperate Act Defied Doctors and Saved a Life
In 2015, Texas father George Pickering II staged a hospital standoff with a gun to stop doctors from pulling life support on his brain dead son. His…
Hero Dad’s Final Act: Father Saves Daughter Wave California
The tragic story of Yuji Hu, the Canadian hero who made the ultimate parental sacrifice by plunging into a 20-foot wave to save his child in…
Crushing Blow: Navigating Life After Amputation with Guest Scotty Roberts | MARC Network
Writer Scotty Roberts faced an amputation, divorce, and bureaucratic insurance war all at once. His story is a powerful guide to Navigating Life…
Quadriplegic Champion: How Torsten Gross Is Revolutionizing Adaptive Motorsports for Disabled Drivers
Discover how Torsten Gross’s Just Hands Foundation is transforming adaptive motorsports for disabled drivers through innovative hand controls and a…
Inside the Mobility Awareness Resource Community: Empowerment, Connection, and Real Support
Discover how the Mobility Awareness Resource Community (M.A.R.C.) is transforming lives with real support, resources, and connections for people…
Texas Flood Survivor Clung to Meter Box for Hours in Hill Country Disaster
Explore the gripping story of a Texas flood survivor who clung to life during catastrophic flooding in Hill Country from Stucci Media.
Hometown and Heart
The small-town, big-heart stories that remind you who your neighbors are.
Backpack Wins Fat Bear Week 2026: The Injured Cub Who Grew Into Katmai’s King
Bear 89 Backpack, son of 2019 champ Holly, won Fat Bear Week 2026 by 5,081 votes. Here is the comeback story behind Katmai’s new king.
Sacramento Shelter Beats Fireworks Fear With Volunteers
Shelter pets fireworks anxiety is real. See how Sacramento volunteers spend their Fourth of July calming terrified dogs and cats, one kennel at a…
Why the Importance of American Freedom Still Shapes Every July 4th
The importance of American freedom traces back to 1776 — and historians say it still requires active civic maintenance today.
Shelter Dog Had 48 Hours to Live. Strangers Changed That.
A Dallas pit bull had 48 hours to live. A shelter dog rescue story went viral, a community showed up, and Tommy Habeeb’s mission got louder. Here’s…
MAIL CARRIER’S HEARTWARMING RESCUE: Postal Worker Adopts Dog from Route After Vietnam Vet’s Death
A Texas postal worker rushes to adopt his route dog after the owner’s death, while a custodian mom earns four college degrees working nights.…
Vandalized Family Grave Receives Angelic Restoration: A Community Rises Above Desecration
Discover the heartwarming story of a vandalized family grave at Hedon Road Cemetery in Hull, meticulously restored for free by local stonemason James…
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