🌪️ Symbol Of Hope: Church’s Stained-Glass Windows Survive Monster Tornado 🔌

When a monster tornado struck a small Oklahoma town, numerous businesses and houses were destroyed. But a church’s stained-glass windows escaped with just minor damage.

Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, Religion News, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.May 3, 2024Bobby Ross Jr., Oklahoma, tornado, faith-based FEMA, disaster relief, faith-based disaster relief, tornadoes, Sulphur Oklahoma, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

🔥 Prayers For Maui: Houses Of Worship Burned; People Of Faith Organize Help 🔌

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the devastating Maui wildfires. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, Religion News, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.August 11, 2023Bobby Ross Jr., Buddhist, Maui, fires, wildfires, Maui wildfires, Hawaii, disaster relief, faith-based disaster relief, houses of worship burned

‘Faith-Based FEMA’: Relief Organizations Mobilize To Help After Hurricane Ian

This week’s Weekend Plug-in opens with the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian and faith-based groups’ plans for disaster relief in Florida and beyond. Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, Religion News, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.September 30, 2022Bobby Ross Jr., faith-based FEMA, disaster relief, faith-based disaster relief, Hurricane Ian, storms, Florida, South Carolina

Why Faith Matters To America: We Talk To The Author Of An Insightful New Book

This week’s Weekend Plug-in summary opens with an interview with Bob Smietana, author of the new book “Reorganized Religion.” Plus, as always, catch up on all the best reads and top headlines in the world of faith.

Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, Religion News, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.August 26, 2022Bobby Ross Jr., books, Religion Reorganized, Bob Smietana, church decline, church demographics, disaster relief, faith-based disaster relief, people stories, why religion matters

As storm cripples Texas' energy grid, people of faith rally to help

This week’s Weekend Plug-in highlights the religion angles related to the winter storm that left millions without power in Texas. Plus, catch up on all the week’s top headlines and best reads in the world of faith.