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Faith-informed reporting and analysis on the news that matters to Black Christian women.
WATCH: Dianna Hobbs chats with ‘Preaching Women’ host Valerie Foye on 100.3 FM
Award-winning women’s ministry leader, Dianna Hobbs, sat down for an exclusive chat with 100.3 FM “Preaching Women” host, Valerie Foye. The full conversation, which originally aired Saturday, Sep. 15, is available for online at TotallyGospel.com.
Colin Kaepernick singing along to Hezekiah Walker’s ‘God Favored Me’ gets gospel artist's attention
As controversy swirls around him and his fight against police brutality and racial inequality, a video of the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, singing along to gospel artist Hezekiah Walker’s 2009 hit, “God Favored Me,” is going viral.
White officer who killed black Christian accountant could face more serious charges
The 30-year-old white Dallas police officer who shot and killed a black Christian accountant in his home has been charged with manslaughter. According to a new report, she will be presented to a grand jury and may face even more serious charges for her crime.
10 scripture-based prayers every believer should pray for our nation
Many sing God Bless America, but it will take more than a song to see the blessings of the Lord rain down upon our nation. Psalm 33:12 tells us what it requires to curry favor with God: “Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”
Empowering Everyday Women names LaKeisha Rainey-Collins ‘director of operations’ in Alabama
It was officially announced by Empowering Everyday Women Ministries, Inc. that LaKeisha Rainey-Collins of Mobile, founder of Beautiful Me Ministries—now a branch of Empowering Everyday Women Ministries— has been named Director of Operations in Alabama.
Suicide and depression among Christians: What can the church do better?
Many of us have heard the statistic that more than 19 million Americans each year struggle with depression. But, for some reason, plenty of folks believe that individuals within the faith community are excluded.
EEW President Dianna Hobbs shares awesome advice she gave her daughter Kyla who just started college
This week marked the beginning of the fall semester for Kyla Hobbs, daughter of EEW Magazine president, Dianna Hobbs. To prepare her, the award-winning ministry leader gave the freshman some great advice.
Christian ministries unite for mega African outreach in May 2020
Join with churches and ministries to minister to needs across the continent of Africa through mega events, crusades and outreach to accomplish the vision of "One God – One Day – One Africa."
Buzzworthy Music: Soulful Christian singer Tori Kelly drops 'Never Alone' featuring Kirk Franklin
Capitol Records will release Tori Kelly’s new project, Hiding Place, on September 14. Today, as the pre-order launched, the GRAMMY®-nominated artist shared the first single, “Never Alone," featuring Kirk Franklin.
‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin dies at 76
Aretha Franklin, the undisputed “Queen of Soul,” who stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from pancreatic cancer. She transitioned Thursday at 9:50 a.m. at her home in Detroit.
Think you’re too broken for God to use you? CeCe Winans says you’re not [VIDEO]
If you feel too broken to be used by God, the best-selling female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans, says you’re wrong. “We all have been broken,” she says. But God uses our brokenness. Watch her discuss this.
Marvin Sapp shares how taking a ‘step of faith’ to pursue full-time ministry has been a blessing
Gospel singer Marvin Sapp says leaving a steady gig to go after his divinely inspired musical dream has been a blessing. Nearly 30 years ago, at 22 years of age, he said, “I walked away from my job…”
Everyone isn’t who they ‘post’ to be: Tina Campbell advocates for social media authenticity and positivity
On social media, millions feel pressured to pretend. But gospel recording artist Tina Campbell says despite these pressures, it’s best to be genuine and positive, which is who you’re “post” to be.
Making digital disciples: Bishop Joseph Walker maximizes social media to reach the lost
Bishop Joseph Walker is using social media to expand his reach and share the Gospel with more people. “It's important to take advantage of key opportunities to reach the lost and expand,” he says.
Tasha Cobbs Leonard defends John Gray against critics of his Trump meeting
The criticism of Relentless pastor John Gray has been relentless since he agreed to join other faith leaders for a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss prison reform. But Carl Lentz, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard are defending him.
Kirk Franklin calls out Christians' 'hypocritical' behavior
Grammy-winning Gospel composer, Kirk Franklin, says he thinks fellow Christians should show more compassion to their weak and faltering brothers and sisters in Christ. He recently called out what he perceives as “hypocritical” behavior.
China's Christians face test of faith
The crackdown on Christianity is part of a broader push by Xi to "Sinicize" all the nation's religions by infusing them with "Chinese characteristics" such as loyalty to the Communist Party.
Facebook fraud: Women’s ministry leader Dianna Hobbs warns of ‘fake page in my name’
When scam artists see an opportunity to con the public by falsely posing as a trusted influencer on social media, they take it. Women’s ministry leader, Dianna Hobbs, is warning you of a fake page.
Ayesha Curry says 7-year marriage to Stephen Curry is ‘a dream’
Chef Ayesha Curry, who is married to NBA Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry, sent hubby the sweetest message on the occasion of their seventh wedding anniversary, and shares her hopes.
Pastor Tamara Bennett reveals her first husband, Dr. Donald Curlin, died of AIDS
In June 2000, Tamara Bennett was thrust into the role of senior pastor after her late husband, Dr. Donald Curlin, passed away. Many didn’t know the story behind his transition until now.