Amanda Casanova

ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor

Amanda Casanova is a writer living in Dallas, Texas. She has covered news for ChristianHeadlines.com since 2014. She has also contributed to The Houston Chronicle, U.S. News and World Report and IBelieve.com. She blogs at The Migraine Runner.

Texas Baptist Convention Adopts Statement Encouraging the Affirmation of Woman Ministers, Leaders

The Baptist General Convention of Texas approved and adopted a statement last week encouraging its staff to continue to affirm women in...

Texas Baptist Convention Adopts Statement Encouraging the Affirmation of Woman Ministers, Leaders

Report: Accommodations for Religious Students at U.S. Colleges Are 'Lacking'

A new report says that accommodations for religious students at colleges in the U.S. are "lacking."

Report: Accommodations for Religious Students at U.S. Colleges Are 'Lacking'

Ohio Church to Host Researchers Studying Effects of East Palestine Chemical Spill, Train Derailment

A Presbyterian church in East Palestine, Ohio, is hosting a group of researchers after a train carrying noxious chemicals derailed in the town in...

Ohio Church to Host Researchers Studying Effects of East Palestine Chemical Spill, Train Derailment

The U.S. Is 'Working Very Hard' to Determine Status of U.S. Soldier Who Crossed into North Korea

The U.S. is "working very hard" to determine the status of U.S. Army Private Travis King, the soldier being held in North Korea after he crossed...

The U.S. Is 'Working Very Hard' to Determine Status of U.S. Soldier Who Crossed into North Korea

77 Christian Groups Receive $92 Million to Expand Parenting, Family Ministries, Programming

Some 77 Christian organizations and ministry groups have received grants of up to $1.25 million and totaling $92 million, to expand their parenting...

77 Christian Groups Receive $92 Million to Expand Parenting, Family Ministries, Programming

Survey: Half of Millennials Believe 'Misgendering' Someone Should Be a Criminal Offense

A new survey showed that about half of millennials believe that "misgendering" a person should be considered a criminal offense.

Survey: Half of Millennials Believe 'Misgendering' Someone Should Be a Criminal Offense

American Pastors Feel Lonelier, More Isolated Than Ever, Barna Finds

A new study from the Barna Group shows that American pastors feel lonelier and more isolated than ever.

American Pastors Feel Lonelier, More Isolated Than Ever, Barna Finds

CA State Legislators Work to Push Through Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Traffickers

California Republicans were pleased with a decision in the state legislature to try to push through a bill that would increase penalties for child...

CA State Legislators Work to Push Through Bill Increasing Penalties for Child Traffickers

At Least 400 Indian Christians Have Faced Persecution So Far This Year

According to a New Delhi-based human rights group report, there has been an increase in violence against Christians in India.

At Least 400 Indian Christians Have Faced Persecution So Far This Year

Inmates at Maximum-Security Prison Gather to Worship God Together

A Christian ministry, God Behind Bars, recently shared a video showing inmates inside a maximum-security prison worshiping and praising God.

Inmates at Maximum-Security Prison Gather to Worship God Together

58 Percent of Americans Disapprove of President Biden’s Handling of Abortion

A new poll released this week shows that a majority of Americans disapprove of President Joe Biden’s handling of national abortion policy.

58 Percent of Americans Disapprove of President Biden’s Handling of Abortion

Matthew West Encourages Christians to 'Stand Up for Your Beliefs,' Despite Opposition

Christian singer Matthew West is encouraging Christians to be “willing to stand up for your beliefs, despite what opposition might come your way.”

Matthew West Encourages Christians to 'Stand Up for Your Beliefs,' Despite Opposition

Severe Weather Is the Top Reason Churchgoers Skip Services

A new study from Lifeway Research found that there are six main reasons why Americans who attend a religious service at a Protestant or...

Severe Weather Is the Top Reason Churchgoers Skip Services

Smuggler Complicit in the Deaths of 39 Migrants Is Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

A Romanian man who took part in international human smuggling has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for the deaths of 39 migrants from...

Smuggler Complicit in the Deaths of 39 Migrants Is Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Despite scandals and controversy surrounding the Australia-based Hillsong Church and the California-based Bethel Church, worship leaders still...

Few Worship Leaders Refrain from Choosing Bethel, Hillsong Church Songs, despite Controversies

Kathie Lee Gifford Welcomes Her Second Grandson

Actress, author and TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford shared that her daughter and son-in-law have had their first son, the second grandson for...

Kathie Lee Gifford Welcomes Her Second Grandson

PETA Uses ChatGPT to Create 'Vegan,' 'Cruelty-Free' Version of Genesis

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has created a Book of Genesis with the help of artificial intelligence creator ChatGPT.

PETA Uses ChatGPT to Create 'Vegan,' 'Cruelty-Free' Version of Genesis

Man Who Stole Sean Feucht's Guitar Repents, Asks for Forgiveness

Worship leader Sean Feucht said the man who stole his guitar has repented and asked for forgiveness.

Man Who Stole Sean Feucht's Guitar Repents, Asks for Forgiveness