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In 1962, McDonald’s franchisee Lou Groen realized that his cheeseburger sales were down on Fridays, especially during the time leading up to Easter. The reason? Groen lived in Cincinnati, a heavily Catholic area, and observant Catholics were avoiding hamburgers and other meat products on Fridays as part of their faith. Ever the business executive, Groen…

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Actress Lauren Graham, known for her roles in “Gilmore Girls” and “Parenthood,” has joined the cast of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company’s upcoming faith-based holiday theatrical release “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The feature adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s book, directed by “The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins, recently concluded production and is set to hit theaters…

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In recent years, faith-based movies have seen a revival in both artistic quality and commercial success, as seen with box-office hits like “Jesus Revolution” and “I Can Only Imagine.” Generally, the standard for these films remains modest, as the historically underserved Christian community is excited to support movies that respectfully represent their faith and can…

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The most remarkable story ever told enjoyed a magisterial musical tribute at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee. “The Birth of a King: Live in Concert,” from pianist and producer Tommee Profitt, offers elevated sound and worship with powerful performances by 21 vocalists backed up by a 60-piece orchestra, 100-member choir and entire band.…

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