Ex-Latin Kings gang member says prison, drug overdose led him to Jesus
A former Latin Kings gang member-turned-pastor said he came to faith in Jesus Christ only after he did time behind bars and nearly died from a heroin overdose.
Nicole VanDyke
CP Reporter
Nicole Andrea VanDyke is a full-time Christian journalist, photojournalist and photographer. She has reported the news locally, nationally and internationally for the past eight years from a Christian perspective with a biblical worldview. Nicole began her work as a reporter for The Christian Post in August 2021, working out of CP's Washington office, covering the Church & Ministries beat.
Before joining CP, Nicole worked in print journalism, writing for local newspapers for five years. In her eight years of work in journalism, Nicole has provided front-page quality photos using various cameras and participated as a guest commentator in multiple CP podcasts.
In her free time, Nicole sings at her local church where she has served on the worship team. Nicole also volunteers as a youth ministry leader at the church, where she has preached the Gospel and mentored high school and middle school students.
Nicole wants to continue working in journalism and photojournalism for as long as she can. No matter what she does, her goal is to always spread the Gospel to as many people as she can to make disciples of all nations for the purpose of building God’s glorious kingdom on earth and in Heaven through the power that comes from the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Steve Deace, Abby Johnson warn against feminism of the Church, rise of ‘Karen Jezebels’ and weak men
Popular conservative talk show host Steve Deace recently warned about the harms of the feminization of the Church, the rise of "Karen Jezebels" and "weak men."
Christian school basketball coach dies by suspected suicide after being accused of sex with players
A former girl's basketball coach for a Christian high school in Ohio died by suspected suicide last week as he faced accusations that he had sex with two female students on his team.
'Spiritually changing': Country star Colt Ford says God spared his life after dying twice
Country rap musician Colt Ford, whose real name is Jason Farris Brown, has given credit to God for his survival, saying he died two times following a heart attack last month.
'The Office' actress says she objected to 'super judgy' Christian joke about gay character
"The Office" actress Angela Kinsey has recalled a time she refused to say a scripted joke on the popular NBC sitcom about a gay character that she didn't believe accurately portrayed Christians or the love of Christ.
'The Chosen’ now streaming on Disney+; Dallas Jenkins says it opens door for a 'new audience'
The popular show "The Chosen" is now available to stream on several widely used platforms, including Disney+.
'Powerful moment in our history': Americans to gather for National Day of Prayer observances
Thousands of prayer gatherings will be held nationwide on Thursday to celebrate the National Day of Prayer, an annual observance that dates back to a 1952 law requiring the president to designate a day for Americans to turn to God in prayer.
French volleyball star to join Catholic order, wants to become a priest
Retiring volleyball star Ludovic Duée, captain of the Saint-Nazaire team that won the French men's A League championship on Sunday, will join a traditional Catholic order of canons as he seeks to become a priest.
Assyrian bishop loses sight in eye after being stabbed during sermon
An Assyrian bishop stabbed while preaching a sermon at a church in Wakeley, Australia, earlier this month says he has suffered visual impairment in one of his eyes due to the incident.
'Ask God for their protection': Demonstrators march through the rain to stand with persecuted Christians
Pouring rain didn't stop dozens from marching in the nation's capital on Saturday to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians globally, with some asking why the American Church isn't doing more to spread awareness.
