Emily Belz
@emilybelz.bsky.social
Senior staff writer | news | Christianity Today
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fan of baseball, chess, McDonald’s apple pie
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📍NYC
fan of baseball, chess, McDonald’s apple pie
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Very excited that it is now, officially, rewatch The Holdovers season.
November 28, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Very excited that it is now, officially, rewatch The Holdovers season.
Thing that should be obvious to Christian leaders/orgs but is repeatedly not:
report child abuse to authorities
report child abuse to authorities
ICYMI: By forgiving men who sexually abused children, preachers of the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church created a situation where the alleged victims had to worship next to their alleged abusers, prosecutors and police said. w/ @startribune.com
Young Girls Were Sexually Abused by a Church Member. They Were Told to Forgive and Forget.
In Minnesota, leaders of an Old Apostolic Lutheran Church community enabled a child abuser by telling his victims that once the sins were “washed away in the blood of reconciliation,” they could never...
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November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Thing that should be obvious to Christian leaders/orgs but is repeatedly not:
report child abuse to authorities
report child abuse to authorities
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First of all, this judge is a hero.
Secondly, my god this is egregious conduct. Imagine being this judge, driving this poor kid home, only to have ICE threaten to smash your car windows on your way out of the lot??
Secondly, my god this is egregious conduct. Imagine being this judge, driving this poor kid home, only to have ICE threaten to smash your car windows on your way out of the lot??
November 21, 2025 at 12:30 PM
First of all, this judge is a hero.
Secondly, my god this is egregious conduct. Imagine being this judge, driving this poor kid home, only to have ICE threaten to smash your car windows on your way out of the lot??
Secondly, my god this is egregious conduct. Imagine being this judge, driving this poor kid home, only to have ICE threaten to smash your car windows on your way out of the lot??
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“It’s so much harder than I thought it was going to be, but it speaks to me in a way that nothing else ever did.” I visited a growing Orthodox Christian parish in North Carolina to understand why so many young men are converting. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
Orthodox Church Pews Are Overflowing With Converts
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:27 PM
“It’s so much harder than I thought it was going to be, but it speaks to me in a way that nothing else ever did.” I visited a growing Orthodox Christian parish in North Carolina to understand why so many young men are converting. Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/u...
The Louisville Humidity is such a good minor league team name www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Oh, the Humidity: Louisville Bats introduce new novelty name for 2026 season
The club's latest promotion honors Louisville's notoriously muggy weather conditions, officials said during a Nov. 19 news conference at Slugger Field.
www.courier-journal.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Louisville Humidity is such a good minor league team name www.courier-journal.com/story/sports...
Christian AI company IPOs, a rare religious addition to the stock market www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Christian tech platform Gloo valued at $586 million in Nasdaq debut
(Reuters) -Shares of Gloo opened 0.6% above its initial public offering price in their Nasdaq debut on Wednesday, valuing the Christian-focused tech platform at $585.9 million.
www.yahoo.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Christian AI company IPOs, a rare religious addition to the stock market www.yahoo.com/news/article...
“Dragged her by the hair”
Also I’m old enough to remember conservatives being angry about Elian Gonzalez. The pointing a gun at a kid moment is happening every day now.
Also I’m old enough to remember conservatives being angry about Elian Gonzalez. The pointing a gun at a kid moment is happening every day now.
NEW: Federal agents busted into an Elmhurst apartment early last Thursday morning and pointed guns at a woman and her four children, according to video and an account from the family.
On Camera, Fed Agents Point Guns at Mother and Four Kids in Queens
The agents came looking for a relative who no longer lived in the apartment, the shellshocked mother told THE CITY. Days later, her children are terrified to leave their parents' sides.
www.thecity.nyc
November 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
“Dragged her by the hair”
Also I’m old enough to remember conservatives being angry about Elian Gonzalez. The pointing a gun at a kid moment is happening every day now.
Also I’m old enough to remember conservatives being angry about Elian Gonzalez. The pointing a gun at a kid moment is happening every day now.
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VIDEO: 🇬🇧 First snow of the season falls in the UK's Yorkshire Dales
Snow settled on the higher ground of the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday, as the UK experiences its first Arctic blast of the winter
Snow settled on the higher ground of the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday, as the UK experiences its first Arctic blast of the winter
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
VIDEO: 🇬🇧 First snow of the season falls in the UK's Yorkshire Dales
Snow settled on the higher ground of the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday, as the UK experiences its first Arctic blast of the winter
Snow settled on the higher ground of the Yorkshire Dales on Wednesday, as the UK experiences its first Arctic blast of the winter
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The Christianity Today Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as its next President and CEO.
Read more: chrst.today/3LLtTER
Read more: chrst.today/3LLtTER
November 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The Christianity Today Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as its next President and CEO.
Read more: chrst.today/3LLtTER
Read more: chrst.today/3LLtTER
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November 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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More than 18 million Bibles have been sold so far this year—set to surpass last year's 20-year-high in Bible sales.
@bmietana.bsky.social story:
@bmietana.bsky.social story:
Americans are losing their religion. But they still love to buy the Good Book.
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/b...
religionnews.com/2025/11/17/b...
Bible sales keep growing, even as many Americans lose their religion
(RNS) —About 18 million Bibles have been sold this year, part of a five-year boom in Bible sales.
religionnews.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More than 18 million Bibles have been sold so far this year—set to surpass last year's 20-year-high in Bible sales.
@bmietana.bsky.social story:
@bmietana.bsky.social story:
“Oh that I were as in the months of old… as I was in my prime … when my steps were washed with butter” Job 29:2-6 🧈
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“Oh that I were as in the months of old… as I was in my prime … when my steps were washed with butter” Job 29:2-6 🧈
Mel Gibson, director of forthcoming Passion of the Christ sequel, lost his gun rights after a domestic violence conviction -
The DOJ ordered US Marshals to the house of the pardon attorney who refused to sign off on a pardon to give Mel Gibson back his guns. Big law firms told her they supported her but did not want to be seen representing her.
This is the use of government-sponsored fear to silence dissent.
This is the use of government-sponsored fear to silence dissent.
November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Mel Gibson, director of forthcoming Passion of the Christ sequel, lost his gun rights after a domestic violence conviction -
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The archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct against two women, was suspended from his duties leading the 16-year-old denomination.
American Anglican archbishop suspended after sexual misconduct allegations
Stephen Wood, 62, leader of the 16-year-old denomination, faces allegations of sexual misconduct, plagiarizing sermons and bullying staffers.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The archbishop of the Anglican Church in North America, who is facing allegations of sexual misconduct against two women, was suspended from his duties leading the 16-year-old denomination.
I could not love this story more. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
The Kids Are Up All Night, With Jewels and Bones
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November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
I could not love this story more. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/15/a...
ICE raids a Charlotte church and arrests a member whose child was inside www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
Church members flee as federal agents arrive at east Charlotte place of worship
Witnesses say one man was detained while doing yard work while his wife and child were inside.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:29 PM
ICE raids a Charlotte church and arrests a member whose child was inside www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...
A huge loss for CT. Daniel knows more about the institution than anybody, I bet. An expert on the many denominations out there. A solver of editorial problems. A safe person for abuse victims to talk to. A great colleague. Going to miss working alongside him every day.
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 PM
A huge loss for CT. Daniel knows more about the institution than anybody, I bet. An expert on the many denominations out there. A solver of editorial problems. A safe person for abuse victims to talk to. A great colleague. Going to miss working alongside him every day.
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The internet started as “Creative Common and Wikipedia,” @hankgreen.bsky.social tells @cwarzel.bsky.social: “Now we have the discourse, and the discourse is in charge.”
For “Galaxy Brain,” Warzel and Green explore what the history of the internet could tell us about its future.
For “Galaxy Brain,” Warzel and Green explore what the history of the internet could tell us about its future.
November 14, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The internet started as “Creative Common and Wikipedia,” @hankgreen.bsky.social tells @cwarzel.bsky.social: “Now we have the discourse, and the discourse is in charge.”
For “Galaxy Brain,” Warzel and Green explore what the history of the internet could tell us about its future.
For “Galaxy Brain,” Warzel and Green explore what the history of the internet could tell us about its future.
what Kate said!
I couldn't ask for a better person to cover the highs and lows of the evangelical news landscape alongside than Daniel.
He has contributed so much to CT as a caring editor, careful investigator, creative collaborator, and our in-house historian. Grateful for all his work and gutted at this news.
He has contributed so much to CT as a caring editor, careful investigator, creative collaborator, and our in-house historian. Grateful for all his work and gutted at this news.
A personal note: I am leaving CT.
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
what Kate said!
yep, seconded
one of best in the business. a real reporter.
A personal note: I am leaving CT.
November 14, 2025 at 8:34 PM
yep, seconded
Garlic fixes everything.
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Garlic fixes everything.
Worth it to sit down and settle in with this remarkable, nuanced piece from my colleague @andyrolsen.bsky.social
Months of reporting on the deportation of one church-leading couple www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/ice-...
Months of reporting on the deportation of one church-leading couple www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/ice-...
They Led at Saddleback Church. ICE Said They Were Safe. - Christianity Today
A Colombian couple prayed with neighbors and raised their children in one of America’s most influential churches. What did we gain from their deportation?
www.christianitytoday.com
November 12, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Worth it to sit down and settle in with this remarkable, nuanced piece from my colleague @andyrolsen.bsky.social
Months of reporting on the deportation of one church-leading couple www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/ice-...
Months of reporting on the deportation of one church-leading couple www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/ice-...
I deleted a post about the NBC exit poll on the mayoral election because info was too limited on the "other" category for religions. Did Mamdani win Muslims? Dunno. The exit poll only told us that Cuomo got the biggest slice of Christian and Jewish voters
November 11, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I deleted a post about the NBC exit poll on the mayoral election because info was too limited on the "other" category for religions. Did Mamdani win Muslims? Dunno. The exit poll only told us that Cuomo got the biggest slice of Christian and Jewish voters
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The work of May Morris (1862-1938) influential English embroidery designer, jeweller, socialist, and editor who supported and taught fellow female artists #WomensArt#WomensArt
November 5, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The work of May Morris (1862-1938) influential English embroidery designer, jeweller, socialist, and editor who supported and taught fellow female artists #WomensArt#WomensArt
Trump admin focusing on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria .... but also no longer accepting persecuted Christian refugees.
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
Trump’s Refugee Policy ‘Is Slamming the Door on Persecuted Christians’ - Christianity Today
Faith organizations hope the Trump administration will reverse course after the announcement of a historically low refugee ceiling.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Trump admin focusing on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria .... but also no longer accepting persecuted Christian refugees.
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...