Baptist News Global’s most-read analysis articles in 2025 revealed strong reader interest in Christian nationalism, MAGA theology and conspiracies and controversies involving conservative and progressive religious figures. Of the 15 most-read analysis pieces this year, three were about Trump insider…
VA implements near-total ban on abortions
The Trump administration has implemented a near-total ban on abortion and abortion counseling at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities across the nation. The policy move not only affects veterans but also the families of eligible veterans covered by the VA’s…
Joy Reid and Robert P. Jones join forces against Christian nationalism
Two of the nation’s leading opponents of Christian nationalism are joining forces in a new video report designed to call out proponents of the ideology. “We are going to push back on the people who would deport Jesus, who would…
More Americans worried about cost of raising a family
The percentage of Americans concerned about the cost of raising a family has jumped sharply during President Donald Trump’s first year back in office, according to the latest American Families Survey. Worries around the economics of family shot up 13…
Most-read opinion piece called out evangelicals’ hypocrisy
Baptist News Global’s most-read opinion pieces this year were connected in various ways to President Donald Trump and authoritarianism. Readers also showed interest in articles about Calvinist preacher John MacArthur and Christian nationalist Charlie Kirk, both of whom died in…
Fort Worth pastor sues county leader for stifling free speech
A Fort Worth, Texas, pastor is suing the far-right elected leader of Tarrant County government after he was removed from a public meeting for comments County Judge Tim O’Hare didn’t like. O’Hare, a Southern Baptist deacon who was elected to…
Braxton Wade named BNG Clemons Fellow
Braxton Wade has been named a Clemons Fellow with Baptist News Global. Beginning Jan. 5, he will join the group of regular BNG writers producing news, analysis and opinion pieces. A Richmond, Va., native, Wade currently is a business leader seeking…
Judge blocks HUD attempt to change homeless aid
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to reduce the effectiveness of grants to provide dependable housing to people who are homeless. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced its intent to limit the…
Trump advisor’s sale of ‘Easter Blessings’ was most-read news article for 2025
Baptist News Global’s top 15 most-read news stories in 2025 covered a broad spectrum of controversial issues ranging from immigration, church sexual abuse, attitudes toward LGBTQ rights and congregational leadership. Many of the high-interest articles were in some way about…
Three suits seek to hold Kanakuk liable for previously awarded damages
Three separate lawsuits filed against Kanakuk Ministries by plaintiffs identified as John Doe XX, XXI and XXII will proceed in a changed venue and mark a new chapter in child sexual abuse litigation. This litigation seeks to determine what portion…
ACNA court acquits bishop, blames ‘narrative capture’ and social media
The Anglican Church in North America’s court for the trial of a bishop has unanimously acquitted Bishop Stewart Ruch III of the Diocese of the Upper Midwest on all charges of misconduct, concluding a tumultuous trial by blaming social media…
Alliance racial justice project gets more funding
Churches that THRIVE for Racial Justice, a partnership between Davidson College and the Alliance of Baptists, will begin a $2 million project supported by the Lilly Endowment, including $1 million in direct funding and $1 million in matching funds. The…