Dr. Robert Barnes+FollowCrown Heights Shuls Are Buzzing!Crown Heights is on fire with Beis Hamikdash shiurim this year! Tons of shuls are hosting daily classes about the Beis Hamikdash during the Three Weeks, all in memory of Rabbi Shmuel Butman. The coolest part? The Rebbe taught that learning about the Beis Hamikdash is like actually building it. Plus, there are daily Siyumim during the Nine Days, so everyone can join in the mitzvah and the simcha. Love seeing the community come together like this! #Religion #CrownHeights #BeisHamikdash00Share
Lindsay Wood+FollowThe Rabbi Who Brought a Megillah to AmericaDid you know Rav Meir Tzvi Cohen, who wrote the sefer Keren Tzvi in 1924, brought a handwritten megillah from Europe to America? His family still treasures it! He documented shul customs by month and credited his kids for caring for him after immigrating. His sefer got major rabbinic endorsements, and he humbly said anyone could do what he did—if they had the books! Talk about preserving history and family legacy. #Religion #JewishHistory #FamilyLegacy50Share
John Nelson+FollowBellevue’s Big Pastor Switch-Up!Ben Mandrell is stepping down as Lifeway’s CEO to become Bellevue Baptist’s new senior pastor! The church gave him a massive welcome, and his first Sunday is set for August 10. Bellevue’s been a big deal in Memphis for ages, so this is huge. The search committee spent months praying for the right leader, and now Mandrell’s bringing his whole fam back to Tennessee. Big changes ahead for both Bellevue and Lifeway! #Religion #ChurchNews #LeadershipChange00Share
otaylor+FollowPastor Tackles Teen Carjacker—Wild Story!A Connecticut pastor literally wrestled a gun away from a teen carjacker in Baltimore—while there to do a funeral! He tried to talk the kid down, even offered not to press charges, but the teen still took off with the car. The pastor says what hurt most wasn’t the crime, but that the teen didn’t care he was a pastor. Is this proof we’re living in a ‘Godless generation’? Wild times! #Religion #ViralNews #CrimeStories10Share
lmiles+FollowGospel Legend Mama Lou’s Final FarewellGospel music just lost a true icon—Dr. Lou Della Evans Reid, aka “Mama Lou.” Her influence shaped generations, and now gospel stars, artists, and leaders from all over are coming to Chicago to celebrate her life. Services will be a huge tribute weekend, with everyone gathering to honor her legacy. If you ever felt moved by gospel music, you’ve felt her impact. Full details for the celebration are out—this is going to be a powerful send-off. #Religion #GospelLegend #MamaLou00Share
lmiles+FollowJerusalem’s Changes Through One Man’s EyesImagine falling in love with a city that keeps reinventing itself. That’s Daniel’s story in "A Rooftop in Jerusalem"—he first visits in 1969, gets swept up in the city’s magic, and keeps coming back as everything around him shifts: new malls, more tourists, rising tensions, old friends gone. But even as Jerusalem transforms, Daniel’s deep connection never really fades. The book’s a bittersweet reminder that you can love a place, even as it breaks your heart. Would you still feel the same about a city after 40 years? #Religion #Jerusalem #BookTok10Share
Lindsay Wood+FollowGospel Fest Vibes Hit Millennium ParkChicago’s Gospel Music Festival is back this Saturday at Millennium Park, and it’s totally free! Expect powerhouse performances from Chandler Moore, Jekalyn Carr, and a unity choir made up of 10 local churches. It’s not just about the music—this year’s fest also honors legendary choir director Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid. If you’ve never felt the energy of live gospel, this is your chance. The city’s about to be filled with some serious soul! #Religion #ChicagoGospelFest #MillenniumPark00Share
Pamela Marshall+FollowAI Revives Babylon’s Lost Hymn!Imagine AI piecing together a 1,000-year-old Babylonian hymn from ancient clay tablets! Researchers used smart tech to decode fragments and found a hymn that not only praises the city but also gives rare details about women’s roles and daily life in ancient Babylon. Turns out, this hymn was copied by schoolkids back then—wild, right? Plus, it’s packed with poetic lines about the Euphrates and lush fields. Who knew AI could help us hear the voices of Babylon again? #Religion #AncientHistory #AI61Share
Michelle Jackson+FollowFrom Homeless to Hopeful: A Mom’s New StartShantia and her three boys went from bouncing between shelters to finally having a place to call home—all thanks to a chance invite to Lighthouse Church. The Compass program, started by people who know what it’s like to lose everything, has already helped eight families get back on their feet. Proof that sometimes, the right community can change everything. Seriously, this story is a tearjerker and a reminder that support can come from the most unexpected places. #Religion #CommunityMatters #FeelGoodStory231Share
John Nelson+FollowFaith Camps Hit Hard—But Their Impact LastsThe Texas floods devastated faith-based summer camps, and honestly, it’s heartbreaking. For so many kids, these camps are more than just crafts and canoeing—they’re a rite of passage, a place to unplug, make lifelong friends, and even shape their faith. Now, as families grieve, camp leaders are doubling down on safety, hoping this tragedy won’t stop future generations from experiencing those unforgettable summers. It’s wild how one summer away can change your whole outlook. #Religion #FaithCamp #SummerCamp181Share
