Pamela Marshall+FollowWhy Atlanta’s 2819 Church is packed at dawnYoung adults are lining up before sunrise outside 2819 Church in Atlanta, and it’s not for a concert or brunch—it’s for worship. The energy feels more like a block party than a traditional church service, with music blasting and volunteers hyping up the crowd. Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s raw, no-nonsense preaching style has struck a nerve, drawing thousands each week and even inspiring people to fly in from out of state. It’s wild to see faith gatherings become this electric. What do you think is behind this surge in spiritual hunger among young people? #Religion #Atlanta #2819Church10Share
John Nelson+FollowWhy dirty sodas are taking over UtahUtah’s soda shops are booming, all thanks to the rise of ‘dirty sodas’—wildly sweet concoctions mixing soda with creamers, syrups, and fruit. For many locals, especially Mormon families who avoid coffee and tea, these drinks have become the go-to treat. But after a week swapping coffee for dirty sodas, the sugar crash was real—think double the calories and four times the sugar of a regular coffee. The taste? Imagine carbonated coffee with a sugar rush that leaves you drained. Are these drinks just a fun trend, or a health risk in disguise? Would you trade your morning coffee for a dirty soda? #Religion #Utah #DirtySoda00Share
Teresa Graham+FollowWhy Atlanta’s 2819 Church is packed at dawnYoung adults are lining up before sunrise just to get a seat at 2819 Church in Atlanta—some even show up at 5:30 a.m.! The energy outside feels like a block party, but inside, it’s all about raw, unfiltered faith. Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell’s intense, no-sugarcoating sermons are drawing thousands each week, especially young Black adults who say they’re craving real talk and genuine community. With lines out the door and worship that leaves people in tears, it’s clear something big is happening here. What do you think is pulling so many young people back to church? #Religion #Atlanta #2819Church00Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowGwen Shamblin’s estate leaves church empty-handedGwen Shamblin Lara, who built her Remnant Fellowship Church in Brentwood on messages of sacrifice and giving, left behind a fortune worth tens of millions—but not a penny of it went to her church. Instead, her will handed everything to her children, despite years of telling followers that money should serve God’s kingdom. The contrast between her public teachings and private actions is sparking tough conversations about faith, trust, and the line between ministry and personal gain. How do you feel when spiritual leaders’ lifestyles don’t match their sermons? #Religion #GwenShamblin #RemnantFellowship00Share
Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowMedina’s holiday spirit shines brightNothing brings a community together like the holidays in Medina! This year, local churches are stepping up in big ways: Medina Presbyterian Church packed and delivered 80 Thanksgiving food boxes and is making sure 250 Head Start kids get Christmas surprises packed with essentials and fun. Meanwhile, Akron’s First Congregational Church is opening its doors for a moving World AIDS Day service, welcoming everyone for music and hope. And if you’re in the mood for music, St. Ambrose Parish has two concerts this week, including a show by Grammy-nominated Blessing Offor. How do you see these traditions shaping our community? #Religion #MedinaOH #CommunitySpirit00Share
Lindsay Wood+FollowAlabama priest scandal shakes local trustA longtime Alabama priest has left the clergy after a woman revealed he paid her for sex starting when she was just 17. The woman, now 33, says she received hundreds of thousands of dollars to keep quiet, and has shared financial records to back up her claims. While the church insists no parish funds were involved, the story has rocked the local Catholic community, raising tough questions about power, trust, and accountability. With no criminal charges likely due to Alabama’s age of consent laws, many are left wondering: how should communities respond when those in authority break their vows? #Religion #Alabama #CatholicChurch00Share
John Nelson+FollowAttalla church’s food boxes bring families togetherUnity Church in Attalla is doing more than just handing out meals—they’re giving families a week’s worth of groceries, complete with a choice of ham or turkey, sides, and even peach cobbler mix. The idea is to help parents spend quality time with their kids, teaching them how to cook and connect over homemade meals. It’s not about the number of boxes given, but the difference it makes in people’s lives. This kind of community support really shows how small gestures can create big change. What do you think—could more communities benefit from this approach? #Religion #Attalla #CommunitySupport00Share
Matthew Barnes+FollowBuffalo’s Thankful Breakfast spreads real holiday cheerWaking up to a free, hot breakfast and genuine kindness—now that’s a Buffalo Thanksgiving! Life Turning Point Ministries didn’t just serve eggs and pancakes; they served up love and connection for neighbors who needed a little extra warmth this season. Pastor Eric Williams put it best: love isn’t just a word, it’s something you do. It’s easy to get caught up in holiday stress, but moments like this remind us how powerful a simple meal or a friendly hug can be. How are you spreading kindness in Buffalo this Thanksgiving? #Religion #BuffaloNY #Thanksgiving00Share
lmiles+FollowShe Woke Up in Her Coffin?!This wild story from Thailand is unreal—a woman was literally about to be cremated when temple workers heard a faint knocking from her coffin. Turns out, she was alive! Her brother had driven 300 miles to the temple, thinking she’d passed away, but missing paperwork delayed everything. That delay? Total lifesaver. The temple caught the whole thing on video, and now the abbot is covering her medical bills. Sometimes, red tape is a miracle in disguise! #Religion #Unbelievable #Miracle40Share
Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowPastor’s Wild “Justice” Ends in Life SentenceYou won’t believe this: a South African pastor literally chopped off a suspected thief’s hands with a machete to teach him a lesson about stealing. The pastor, his son, and wife kidnapped the man, beat him, and then left him handless in the woods. The court wasn’t having it—life in prison for the pastor and his son, and jail time for his wife. Vigilante justice? Not in this courtroom! #Religion #TrueCrime #JusticeServed9983Share
