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.
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Actress Alexa PenaVega, who's widely known for her leading role as Carmen Cortez in the “Spy Kids” film series, shared how God’s Word helped her overcome an eating disorder during an interview with Sadie Robertson Huff on the “Whoa That’s Good” podcast.
Megachurch pastor advises young adults to forgive absent, neglectful dads ahead of Father's Day
As Americans get ready to celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, a young adult ministry leader is encouraging Christians to forgive their absent fathers and others who have inflicted harm in their lives.
'Disgraceful attack on Christianity': Calif. city councilman criticizes LGBT flag-raising at city hall
A California city council member has denounced the raising of an LGBT pride flag at City Hall as a "disgraceful attack on traditional Christianity," prompting many to demand that he be removed from office.
Country artist Jimmie Allen says CCM ‘literally saved my life’ during ‘rough’ season
Grammy-nominated country music singer Jimmie Allen recently opened up about how contemporary Christian music “saved” him during a challenging time and how Christian music is still one of the foundations that grow his faith.
How can Christians navigate the challenges of an increasingly sexualized world? ERLC panelists discuss
The Southern Baptist Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission held a panel discussion Tuesday focusing on how churches and Christian leaders should disciple their congregations regarding God’s design for human sexuality in an increasingly sexualized world.
Ministry leader shares 5 ways Christians can fight against 'secret' sexual sin
A young adult ministry leader from a Texas megachurch has shared five ways young people can battle against the temptation of “secret” sexual sins, such as porn, lust, and masturbation.
Michael Todd warns against 'spirit of condemnation': 'In Christ, I’m not a cheater'
Oklahoma megachurch Pastor Michael Todd said the phrase “once a cheater, always a cheater” doesn’t apply to repentant Christians because "in Christ, I’m not a cheater.”
Christian grad sues after university took action for sharing her beliefs with classmates
A conservative Christian student filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against officials at an Illinois university, alleging her rights were violated after the school issued three of her former classmates no-contact orders against her because of her religious and political beliefs.
Sadie Robertson, Hillsong worship leader on how young adults can deal with change, make friends
Hillsong Young & Free singer-songwriter Aodhan King recently joined Sadie Robertson Huff on her podcast, “Whoa That's Good,” to share how young adults should handle change in adulthood and maintain faith by saying "yes" to friendships.
Two-thirds of American Christians don't know any methods for telling others about Jesus, poll finds
Most American Christians want to share their faith, but only a minority of them have actively encouraged others to embrace Jesus Christ, according to new data released by Lifeway Research that suggests more than six out of 10 Christians in the United States don't know any methods for telling others about their faith in Christ.
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