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Methodist wars in Dallas: Can the Texas Supreme Court make the call?
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Methodist wars in Dallas: Can the Texas Supreme Court make the call?” Methodist wars in Dallas: Can the Texas Supreme Court make…
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Churches shutting down? That's a big story with lots of news hooks
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Churches shutting down? That’s a big story with lots of news hooks” Churches shutting down? That's a big story with lots of news…
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What do Christians say about firing-squads? That's rather complicated
Terry Mattingly discusses: “What do Christians say about firing-squads? That’s rather complicated” What do Christians say about firing-squads? That's rather…
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Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers” Was Jim Bakker important? Check his TV viewer numbers Terry Mattingly
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The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin?
Terry Mattingly discusses: “The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin?” The Big Question: Are AI bots free enough to sin? Terry Mattingly
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Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview” Catholic issues looming over that Patrick Clancy interview Terry…
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Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero” Washington Post (sort of) profiles a religious-liberty hero Terry…
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It shouldn’t take a miracle for journalists to write about miracles
Terry Mattingly discusses: “It shouldn’t take a miracle for journalists to write about miracles” It shouldn't take a miracle for journalists to write about…
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Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint?
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint?” Dolly Parton: The nondenominational saint? Terry Mattingly
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Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all” Fact: Most Catholic orders for women are in decline, but not all…
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News story? What if Sophie points to God?
Terry Mattingly discusses: “News story? What if Sophie points to God? News story? What if Sophie points to God? Terry Mattingly
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Democrats: Hey, let's run clergy for high office in U.S. Heartland!
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Democrats: Hey, let's run clergy for high office in U.S. Heartland!” Democrats: Hey, let’s run clergy for high office in U.S…
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In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be linked to religious convictions
Terry Mattingly discusses: “In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be linked to religious convictions” In a state like Utah, fertility numbers may be…
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Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK's new prime minister
Terry Mattingly discusses: Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK’s new prime minister Soccer, politics and the cultural Catholicism of UK’s new…
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Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course!
Terry Mattingly discusses: Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course! Faith tensions at the World Cup? Of course? Terry Mattingly
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Why "trad" Catholics believe what they believe is part of their story
Terry Mattingly discusses: “Why ‘trad’ Catholics believe what they believe is part of their story” Why “Trad” Catholics believe what they believe is part of…
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A matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals” A matter of timing: Iran cracks down on evangelicals Terry…
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Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage
Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage Why? Christian adoption agency returns to old stance on gay marriage Terry Mattingly
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MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow
MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow MLB clash: Bible rainbow vs. Pride rainbow
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Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race
Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race Religious issues will be crucial in Texas U.S. Senate race Terry Mattingly
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Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches?
Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches? Laws on protests: Are abortion clinics more sacred than churches?
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Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon?” Pope Leo XIV on AI: Was this really a political sermon?…
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Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive gospel
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive gospel" Alex Coopers Baby bump part of her hip sex positive…
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In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the Internet
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the Internet” In China drama, religious freedom is linked to the…
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Religious faith supports mental health? Not so fast, says Associated Press
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Religious faith supports mental health? Not so fast, says Associated Press” Religious faith supports mental…
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When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “When a gunman is a Christian, does the press need another adjective?” When a gunman is a Christian, does the…
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God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now?” God, man & NASA: Is faith in space OK now? Terry Mattingly
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Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples” Define “fundamentalist,” give three examples Terry Mattingly
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News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible” News? Finland tries to ban offensive parts of the Bible…
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The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America!
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America!” The story that will not die: REVIVAL in America! Terry Mattingly
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The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this patriarch
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this patriarch” The "godfather" of Georgia? That label fit this…
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Youth in crisis? That means youth ministry matters, even for journalists
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Youth in crisis? That means youth ministry matters, even for journalists” Youth in crisis? That means youth…
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What citizens can learn from reports about the bomb tossed at Mayor Mamdani's house
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “What citizens can learn from reports about the bomb tossed at Mayor Mamdani's house” What citizens can learn from…
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Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule against children or for parents?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule against children or for parents?” Parse the headlines: Did SCOTUS rule…
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Wait! The leader of my church/denomination is accused of doing WHAT?!?!
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Wait! The leader of my church/denomination is accused of doing WHAT?!?!” Wait! The leader of my…
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My God, what happened to the Washington Post?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “My God, what happened to the Washington Post?” My God, what happened to the Washington Post? Terry Mattingly
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After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists created equal?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists created equal?” After Lemon -- Are all "activist" journalists…
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The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it?” The AI complex: What’s God got to do with it? Terry Mattingly
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A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism?” A Lemon of a news report or just new journalism? Terry Mattingly
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Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't news
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't news” Why the Heisman Trophy winner's Christian faith isn't…
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Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar” Yes, Philip Yancey was an evangelical superstar Terry Mattingly
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Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker of 2025, of course. Who placed second?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker of 2025, of course. Who placed second?” Pope Leo XIV was religion newsmaker…
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Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage?” Catholic faith: The secret to Jimmy Lai’s courage? Terry…
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Is "revival" underway in America? No, but "revivals" are happening in some flocks
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Is "revival" underway in America? No, but "revivals" are happening in some flocks” Is "revival" underway in…
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New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts” New York Times offers a mixed bag on Orthodox converts…
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Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine thing
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine thing” Turning Point v. Christian colleges? It’s a doctrine…
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Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad" bishops in Catholic news
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad" bishops in Catholic news ” Here we go again: "Good" bishops vs. "bad"…
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See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular ” See a link? Mainline down, Democrats more secular Terry…
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News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’ life
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’ life” News? The miracle that changed Sir Anthony Hopkins’…
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Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news”
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news”” Girls Gone Bible: Yes, The Free Press story was “news”…
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Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask questions?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask questions?” Donald Trump ponders Heaven: Should reporters ask…
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Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America” Bari Weiss threatens to talk to red and blue America Terry…
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Chicago's Pope Leo XIV may be stressing careful, maybe Midwestern, language
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Chicago's Pope Leo XIV may be stressing careful, maybe Midwestern, language” Chicago's Pope Leo XIV may be…
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Say what? New York Times did a fine story on Erika Kirk
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Say what? New York Times did a fine story on Erika Kirk” Say what? New York Times did a fine story on Erika Kirk…
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For many journalists, Kirk’s widow is speaking in a strange code
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “For many journalists, Kirk’s widow is speaking in a strange code” For many journalists, Kirk’s widow is speaking…
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Take care: It’s hard for journalists to write about saints
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Take care: It’s hard for journalists to write about saints” Take care: It’s hard for journalists to write about…
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Who knows what Pope Leo XIV said to Father James Martin?
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Who knows what Pope Leo XIV said to Father James Martin?” Who knows what Pope Leo XIV said to Father James…
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Another school shooting, another wave of predictable headlines
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Another school shooting, another wave of predictable headlines” Another school shooting, another wave of…
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Endorse a candidate? A liberal Lutheran goes too far
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “Endorse a candidate? A liberal Lutheran goes too far” Endorse a candidate? A liberal Lutheran goes too far Terry…
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This sounds familiar: Many journalists just don't "get" marriage
GetReligion editor Terry Mattingly discusses “This sounds familiar: Many journalists just don't "get" marriage” This sounds familiar: Many journalists just…