News With Nicola Podcast

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Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor and Religion Reporter Nicola A. Menzie talks news, culture, and entertainment — and occasionally with experts to go deeper on tough and timely topics. She aims to keep it real, relevant, and faithful.

  1. 12/01/2024

    TD Jakes Health Scare: Could Sarah Jakes Roberts Take Over?

    While details about Bishop T.D. Jakes’s medical emergency are limited, the "health incident" seen during the livestream of his November 24 sermon has ignited speculation about the future of The Potter’s House megachurch and who might succeed him. Among the names circulating, one stands out: his daughter, Sarah Jakes Roberts. Read more: https://faithfullymagazine.com/

    TD Jakes Health Scare: Could Sarah Jakes Roberts Take Over?

  2. 10/05/2024

    Did Diddy Force TD Jakes to Step Down? Here's the Truth.

    "TD Jakes steps down" — that’s the rumor that has been circulating about the popular senior pastor of The Potter’s House since allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs emerged. Is it true that T.D. Jakes is stepping down from his position at the Dallas megachurch, or are people merely speculating about the pastor’s connections to Diddy’s ongoing legal battles? In this episode of "News With Nicola," host and religion reporter Nicola A. Menzie looks at those claims to separate fact from fiction. #tdjakes #diddy #christiannews Read more: https://faithfullymagazine.com/td-jakes-steps-down-over-diddy-link-persist-despite-facts/

    Did Diddy Force TD Jakes to Step Down? Here's the Truth.

  3. 09/21/2024

    Another Texas Pastor Apologizes — Keion Henderson Tells Woman He Hushed in Church 'Sorry'

    In our latest episode of "News with Nicola," we delve into the viral moment that had everyone talking: Pastor Keion Henderson's hush incident at The Lighthouse Church. This viral moment, which saw the pastor snapping his fingers and telling a woman to hush during a church service, sparked widespread discussion and criticism on social media. But what happened next is a story worth hearing. Henderson recently publicly apologized to the woman, who we now know is named Natalie, expressing deep remorse for the pain his actions caused. This apology came four months after the incident and just two weeks after our interview with the Houston, Texas, pastor. During that interview, Henderson had described the situation as something that's "already dead," insisting that all was well internally at the church. So why the sudden public apology?

  4. 09/07/2024

    Frederick Douglass Only Escaped Slavery Because of This Woman

    Abolitionist Frederick Douglass could have only been great because of his wife's intelligence and resources, according to Dr. Jemar Tisby. Tisby writes about Anna Murray Douglass and several other unsung Black women heroes in his book, "The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance." "We ​wouldn't ​know ​Frederick ​Douglass, ​the ​abolitionist, ​had ​Anna ​Murray ​Douglass ​not ​helped ​him ​escape ​and ​then ​support ​him ​throughout ​his ​work," Tisby tells "News With Nicola" host Nicola A. Menzie in this interview excerpt. Watch to learn about a few other overshadowed heroes of the faith. Learn more: https://faithfullymagazine.com/jemar-tisby-the-spirit-of-justice-unsung-black-heroes-fighting-for-a-better-world/

    Frederick Douglass Only Escaped Slavery Because of This Woman

  5. 09/04/2024

    'The Deliverance' Is the Evangelistic Christian Horror Movie You Didn’t Know You Needed to See

    “The Deliverance” is a unique entry in the horror genre, as it centers on the perspectives and experiences of a Black family facing demonic possession. Lee Daniels’ new Netflix movie combines elements of “The Exorcist” and “The Amityville Horror” with a modern cultural twist. Though “The Deliverance” is rated R for strong language, it’s undeniably a Christian movie, with themes of resurrection, faith, and spiritual warfare woven throughout the narrative. Loosely based on the real-life experiences of the Ammons family in Gary, Indiana, the film tells the story of Ebony Jackson (Andra Day), a single biracial Black mother battling alcoholism while struggling to raise her children, and keep the peace with her White mother, amid a terrifying haunting. “The Deliverance” stands out in the horror landscape for its focus on Black identity, trauma, and resilience within the context of demonic possession. The film’s exploration of these themes is reminiscent, in some ways, of “The Wailing” and “Hereditary,” delving into the intergenerational workings of a deeply traumatized family preyed upon by demonic forces — but also dramatically differs in its redemptive elements. Learn more: https://faithfullymagazine.com/the-deliverance-lee-danies-christian-horror-movie/

    'The Deliverance' Is the Evangelistic Christian Horror Movie You Didn’t Know You Needed to See

  6. 09/01/2024

    Disgraced Gateway Church Pastor Robert Morris's Warning to Fallen Leaders

    Robert Morris resigned from Gateway Church amid scrutiny over his attempt to spin decades-old abuse allegations as consenting acts between adults. But years ago, before the charges caught up with him, Morris suggested that the worst thing a fallen leader could do was keep lying to cover up his tracks.

  7. 08/22/2024

    What does the Bible say about abortion?

    Host Nicola A. Menzie takes an objective look at what the Bible says about abortion and how both pro-life and pro-choice Christians use Scripture to support their views on abortion. Learn more at: https://faithfullymagazine.com/what-d... If You Are Pro-Life, You Must Also Be Antiracist: https://faithfullymagazine.com/prolif... What About Black Abortions? The Pro-Life Movement and African Americans: https://faithfullymagazine.com/what-a... Planned Parenthood President Admits Margaret Sanger Was a White Supremacist: https://faithfullymagazine.com/planne... Racism, Not Abortion, Birthed the Religious Right, Randall Balmer Argues in 'Bad Faith': https://faithfullymagazine.com/racism...

  8. 08/11/2024

    Black Church + Evangelicals + Other Christians Mobilize for Kamala Harris

    Faith groups are showing up for Kamala Harris. More than 16,000 faith leaders helped raise over half a million dollars for Vice President Kamala Harris during a virtual meeting organized by the Black Church PAC. The Black Church PAC is just the latest among dozens of groups that have been gathering virtually to encourage voter registration, fundraising, and awareness of key issues impacting Americans amid the 2024 presidential election. Joshua DuBois, one of the group’s founding members who also led the White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships under Obama, asked virtual attendees to consider if they “prefer the church of Matthew 25 or Project 2025.” Another faith-based group also plans to gather virtually to help shore up support for Harris in the coming days. Evangelicals for Harris, led by the Rev. Jim Ball, has organized a Zoom call to “encourage and engage” with “all Christians and people of goodwill” in an effort to get Harris and Walz into the White House. That call, slated for Wednesday, appears to center an ethnically diverse group of Christian leaders who also believe Trump is bad for America. Learn more at https://faithfullymagazine.com. #kamalaharris #timwalz #blackchurch #blackfaith #evangelicals #voters #elections2024

    Black Church + Evangelicals + Other Christians Mobilize for Kamala Harris
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Faithfully Magazine Managing Editor and Religion Reporter Nicola A. Menzie talks news, culture, and entertainment — and occasionally with experts to go deeper on tough and timely topics. She aims to keep it real, relevant, and faithful.

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    Faithfully Media LLC
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
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