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From rural Missouri to Spokane, Gary Rakes turned personal struggles into purpose with Free Luma's smart bracelets, combining NFC technology with daily inspiration for faith and mental health communities.

Nearly 200 Moscow residents gathered to discuss combating Christian nationalism after podcast host Heath Druzin's investigation into Christ Church's growing influence in Idaho.

Commoners, a new progressive spiritual group in Spokane, launches with a Blue Christmas event addressing holiday season difficulties.

Explore the proposed changes to gender categories in school sports for trans youth. Learn about the debate surrounding fairness and inclusion in athletic competitions.

Explore the ongoing impact of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on national debates about school safety and gun policy, including gun laws in Washington and Spokane County.

Learn about The Salvation Army of Spokane's empty food pantry, a Krampus event at a local library, a pastor beomg sued for running a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme and more in this week's FāVS Religion News Roundup.

The Episcopal Diocese of Spokane's response to Christian nationalism is being highlighted as a model for religious communities nationwide in a new book from the Episcopal Church's House of Bishops.