Harvest Prude
@harvestprude.bsky.social
national political correspondent at Christianity Today | egg enthusiast
tips? signal: harvestprude.09 or hprude@christianitytoday.com
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Trump admin focusing on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria .... but also no longer accepting persecuted Christian refugees.
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
Trump’s Refugee Policy ‘Is Slamming the Door on Persecuted Christians’ - Christianity Today
Faith organizations hope the Trump administration will reverse course after the announcement of a historically low refugee ceiling.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Trump admin focusing on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria .... but also no longer accepting persecuted Christian refugees.
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
from @harvestprude.bsky.social - www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/refu...
a remarkably thoughtful piece by my colleague @danielsilliman.bsky.social on the spirituality of (yes, really, folks!) gambling
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/gamb...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/gamb...
The Secret Prayers of Gamblers - Christianity Today
Locating the spiritual longing hiding in America’s obsession with betting.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
a remarkably thoughtful piece by my colleague @danielsilliman.bsky.social on the spirituality of (yes, really, folks!) gambling
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/gamb...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/gamb...
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Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, no updates yet on his condition www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
Live Updates: Charlie Kirk, Right-Wing Influencer, Shot in Utah
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September 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Charlie Kirk was shot at an event in Utah, no updates yet on his condition www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...
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After noticing a significant decline in Hispanic attendance, two Catholic dioceses say those who fear ICE raids are dispensed from the obligation of weekly Mass
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2 Catholic dioceses say immigrants can skip Sunday Mass over ICE raid fears
Dispensations from attending Mass for large populations are rare
www.axios.com
July 10, 2025 at 2:24 AM
After noticing a significant decline in Hispanic attendance, two Catholic dioceses say those who fear ICE raids are dispensed from the obligation of weekly Mass
www.axios.com/2025/07/09/c...
www.axios.com/2025/07/09/c...
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somebody responding to this article said, "so you want ICE to set up a visitation program and man it?"
Anyone in US custody has a right under US law to practice their religion. ie, religious exercise is protected even if you're in prison www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
Anyone in US custody has a right under US law to practice their religion. ie, religious exercise is protected even if you're in prison www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
At a Basement ICE Detention Facility, Clergy Face Barriers to Visit Congregants - Christianity Today
With informal sites in LA holding a recent uptick in immigration arrestees, pastors and family struggle to get in to visit.
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July 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
somebody responding to this article said, "so you want ICE to set up a visitation program and man it?"
Anyone in US custody has a right under US law to practice their religion. ie, religious exercise is protected even if you're in prison www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
Anyone in US custody has a right under US law to practice their religion. ie, religious exercise is protected even if you're in prison www.christianitytoday.com/2025/07/ice-...
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"The pope said the work of journalism was essential to implementing that culture of prevention, as he praised Ugaz and other Peruvian journalists for their reporting on abuse scandals inside the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae” www.cnn.com/2025/06/21/e...
Pope Leo praises work of journalists in first public comments on clerical abuse scandal | CNN
Pope Leo XIV says has said the Catholic Church must establish a culture that refuses to tolerate abuse in “any form,” as he thanked a Peruvian journalist for reporting on allegations of abuse inside a...
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June 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
"The pope said the work of journalism was essential to implementing that culture of prevention, as he praised Ugaz and other Peruvian journalists for their reporting on abuse scandals inside the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae” www.cnn.com/2025/06/21/e...
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Former employees say worship-protest leader Sean Feucht overstated attendance at events, diverted donations, and failed to properly disclose spending, in addition to underpaying people who worked for him www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/sean...
Sean Feucht Accused of Mismanaging Millions in Ministry Revenue - Christianity Today
On a new whistleblower site, former employees call for the evangelist to be “removed from positions of leadership and financial stewardship.”
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June 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Former employees say worship-protest leader Sean Feucht overstated attendance at events, diverted donations, and failed to properly disclose spending, in addition to underpaying people who worked for him www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/sean...
Christian groups are rallying around the goal of expanding the child tax credit, telling lawmakers that, "ending child hunger and poverty is a goal that transcends party lines.”
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/chil...
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Christians Call for a Pro-Family Tax Code - Christianity Today
Evangelical groups want Republicans to include more for families in Trump's tax cuts.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Christian groups are rallying around the goal of expanding the child tax credit, telling lawmakers that, "ending child hunger and poverty is a goal that transcends party lines.”
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/chil...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/05/chil...
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In February, when the administration first announced its agreement to deport migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, a couple of colleagues asked me if the US was about to engage in state-sponsored trafficking. I had no idea. So I asked around. My report for CT: tinyurl.com/mr3emb73
Does Imprisoning Migrants in El Salvador Amount to Trafficking? - Christianity Today
Christian legal experts debate whether Trump’s deportations to a foreign prison cross the line into exploitation.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In February, when the administration first announced its agreement to deport migrants to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador, a couple of colleagues asked me if the US was about to engage in state-sponsored trafficking. I had no idea. So I asked around. My report for CT: tinyurl.com/mr3emb73
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Pope Francis was a steadfast, loyal, and true friend. A beautiful obituary by my colleague Franco Iacomini on @christianitytoday.com:
Died: Pope Francis, Friend to Evangelicals - Christianity Today
The Roman Catholic leader “built bridges on the foundation of relationships” with Protestant ministers in Argentina.
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April 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Pope Francis was a steadfast, loyal, and true friend. A beautiful obituary by my colleague Franco Iacomini on @christianitytoday.com:
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From @harvestprude.bsky.social's reporting for @christianitytoday.com www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/all-...
All the President’s Pastors: Who’s Advising Trump? - Christianity Today
Donald Trump’s faith remains largely private, but his connections to Christian leaders are on full display this Easter.
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April 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
From @harvestprude.bsky.social's reporting for @christianitytoday.com www.christianitytoday.com/2025/04/all-...
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Sort of amazing
April 18, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Sort of amazing
gentle reminder that if you have tips/rants/thoughts on the intersection of politics and faith I want to hear from you, please reach out!
I'm on signal at harvestprude.09
I'm on signal at harvestprude.09
March 28, 2025 at 7:10 PM
gentle reminder that if you have tips/rants/thoughts on the intersection of politics and faith I want to hear from you, please reach out!
I'm on signal at harvestprude.09
I'm on signal at harvestprude.09
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Gateway Church founder Robert Morris has been indicted on child sex abuse charges.
Gateway Church Founder Robert Morris Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges - Christianity Today
Less than a year after resigning over allegations dating back to the 1980s, the former megachurch pastor faces a criminal case in Oklahoma.
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March 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Gateway Church founder Robert Morris has been indicted on child sex abuse charges.
I actually don't know how I'm going to get through a campaign season without FiveThirtyEight. Very upsetting news
March 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I actually don't know how I'm going to get through a campaign season without FiveThirtyEight. Very upsetting news
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Quite a quote from Sen. Thom Tillis in @notusreports.bsky.social here regarding the plight of persecuted Christians who currently can’t enter the U.S.
Note: Tillis is Catholic. U.S. bishops are actively suing the Trump admin over refugee resettlement *right now.* www.notus.org/immigration/...
Note: Tillis is Catholic. U.S. bishops are actively suing the Trump admin over refugee resettlement *right now.* www.notus.org/immigration/...
March 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Quite a quote from Sen. Thom Tillis in @notusreports.bsky.social here regarding the plight of persecuted Christians who currently can’t enter the U.S.
Note: Tillis is Catholic. U.S. bishops are actively suing the Trump admin over refugee resettlement *right now.* www.notus.org/immigration/...
Note: Tillis is Catholic. U.S. bishops are actively suing the Trump admin over refugee resettlement *right now.* www.notus.org/immigration/...
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With 26,000 jobs cut, Christian civil servants are worried about their mission and livelihood.
"We have some of the brightest, hardest-working people I’ve ever known in my life who have lost their jobs this last week without cause,” said one pastor.
"We have some of the brightest, hardest-working people I’ve ever known in my life who have lost their jobs this last week without cause,” said one pastor.
Federal Layoffs Shake Christians in Government - Christianity Today
Evangelicals respond to recent DOGE cuts—and political rhetoric— affecting the civil servants they work and worship alongside.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:46 PM
With 26,000 jobs cut, Christian civil servants are worried about their mission and livelihood.
"We have some of the brightest, hardest-working people I’ve ever known in my life who have lost their jobs this last week without cause,” said one pastor.
"We have some of the brightest, hardest-working people I’ve ever known in my life who have lost their jobs this last week without cause,” said one pastor.
"When it is your loved one who needs that kind of care, a ranger means the whole world."
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/nati...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/nati...
NPS Rangers Found My Husband’s Body - Christianity Today
After Rob’s tragic death, National Park Service rangers cared for my grieving family. Their job isn’t negligible.
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February 28, 2025 at 1:53 PM
"When it is your loved one who needs that kind of care, a ranger means the whole world."
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/nati...
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/nati...
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a clinic for 300 children with HIV doesn't know where to get drugs to keep them alive. This is the situation right now.
But also the situation is: people are giving money to pay for those drugs
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...
But also the situation is: people are giving money to pay for those drugs
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...
Supply Chains Break and Hospitals Shutter After USAID Freeze - Christianity Today
Christian donations can only do so much to fill the gap when facilities grapple with layoffs, scarce drugs, and unanswered questions.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:22 PM
a clinic for 300 children with HIV doesn't know where to get drugs to keep them alive. This is the situation right now.
But also the situation is: people are giving money to pay for those drugs
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...
But also the situation is: people are giving money to pay for those drugs
www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/usai...
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This is the nerdiest thing I will ever brag about: @christianitytoday.com won first place in the @acesediting.bsky.social headline contest, beating out prestigious pubs with bigger staffs.
We value clear, clever, engaging headlines and take time to work on them together. Such a fun part of our job!
We value clear, clever, engaging headlines and take time to work on them together. Such a fun part of our job!
February 21, 2025 at 3:52 PM
This is the nerdiest thing I will ever brag about: @christianitytoday.com won first place in the @acesediting.bsky.social headline contest, beating out prestigious pubs with bigger staffs.
We value clear, clever, engaging headlines and take time to work on them together. Such a fun part of our job!
We value clear, clever, engaging headlines and take time to work on them together. Such a fun part of our job!
I'm working on a story on what the *gestures at the last month* has been like for federal workers/contractors/etc. If you're willing to talk, drop me a line by DM or hprude@christianitytoday.com
February 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I'm working on a story on what the *gestures at the last month* has been like for federal workers/contractors/etc. If you're willing to talk, drop me a line by DM or hprude@christianitytoday.com
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Daughter says her mom died after a USAID-backed clinic closed. "When she fell ill at home on Saturday night, she asked to go back to the hospital, her daughter Yin Yin Aye, 50, told Reuters through tears. 'I had to tell her that there is no hospital,' she said."
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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Burmese refugee dies after discharge from shut US-funded clinic, says family
A Burmese refugee with lung problems died after she was discharged from a U.S.-funded hospital on the Myanmar-Thai border that was ordered to close as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's freeze on foreign aid, her family said.
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February 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Daughter says her mom died after a USAID-backed clinic closed. "When she fell ill at home on Saturday night, she asked to go back to the hospital, her daughter Yin Yin Aye, 50, told Reuters through tears. 'I had to tell her that there is no hospital,' she said."
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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ALSO NEW: Trump is once again establishing a White House Faith Office and once again putting Paula White in charge.
Note: A White House faith office already exists, as it did under Biden, Obama and Bush. But Trump created a different one/renamed and changed the old one in his first term.
Note: A White House faith office already exists, as it did under Biden, Obama and Bush. But Trump created a different one/renamed and changed the old one in his first term.
NEW: At his second National Prayer Breakfast speech today, Trump just announced that he is creating a new presidential commission on religious liberty.
Again, Trump is announcing this as Quakers and Baptists are *already* suing his admin, arguing they are violating Religious Freedom Restoration Act
Again, Trump is announcing this as Quakers and Baptists are *already* suing his admin, arguing they are violating Religious Freedom Restoration Act
February 6, 2025 at 2:47 PM
ALSO NEW: Trump is once again establishing a White House Faith Office and once again putting Paula White in charge.
Note: A White House faith office already exists, as it did under Biden, Obama and Bush. But Trump created a different one/renamed and changed the old one in his first term.
Note: A White House faith office already exists, as it did under Biden, Obama and Bush. But Trump created a different one/renamed and changed the old one in his first term.
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NEW: Faith-based orgs that partner with the govt to resettle refugees are instituting mass furloughs.
Why so soon?
Because Trump all but shut down the refugee program AND, per one org, is *refusing to reimburse them for work done before he assumed office.* religionnews.com/2025/02/04/f...
Why so soon?
Because Trump all but shut down the refugee program AND, per one org, is *refusing to reimburse them for work done before he assumed office.* religionnews.com/2025/02/04/f...
Refugee aid groups face furloughs after Trump halts program, refuses to reimburse work
WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘We’ve been unable to access federal reimbursements for critical program costs, and that includes costs that were incurred prior to the issuance of the executive order,’ said a spok...
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February 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
NEW: Faith-based orgs that partner with the govt to resettle refugees are instituting mass furloughs.
Why so soon?
Because Trump all but shut down the refugee program AND, per one org, is *refusing to reimburse them for work done before he assumed office.* religionnews.com/2025/02/04/f...
Why so soon?
Because Trump all but shut down the refugee program AND, per one org, is *refusing to reimburse them for work done before he assumed office.* religionnews.com/2025/02/04/f...