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Indiana Hoosiers basketball player Anthony Leal isn’t just playing for wins—he’s playing to glorify Jesus Christ. The standout athlete recently opened up about his faith journey, emphasizing that his time on the court is about more than personal achievement; it’s about living out his purpose in Christ. In an interview with Sports Spectrum, Leal shared…

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Actor Jonathan Roumie, best known for portraying Jesus in The Chosen, introduced the hit faith-based series to a national audience on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week, sharing a preview of the upcoming fifth season and reflecting on his remarkable journey. Roumie, who once interned at Rockefeller Center for Saturday Night Live, returned…

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Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White recently marked a heartfelt milestone—getting her first-ever tattoo, and she had the perfect artist for the job: her daughter, Gigi Santo Pietro. White shared the special moment on Instagram, posting a video of Gigi personally inking a delicate pink heart on her wrist. The duo visited Lincoln Tattoo Company…

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Kevin Bacon will never escape Footloose—even if he tries. The 66-year-old actor recently opened up at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas, about how the 1984 film that launched him into stardom still follows him to this day. While fans continue to celebrate the movie and its infectious theme song, Bacon admits…

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Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison recently took to Instagram to share an inspiring message about faith, perseverance, and the power of staying rooted in God. His heartfelt words served as a reminder that the enemy often attacks in the early stages, but God has greater blessings in store for those who remain steadfast. Jemison…

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Popular Twitch streamer, Ninja, made a bold declaration for Christ on a recent stream. Tyler Belvins AKA Ninja has over 19 million followers on Twitch, where he recently said on a stream, “Jesus is king. Even if you don’t think He is, don’t judge me for it and I won’t judge you for it. I…

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Roma Downey and Candace Cameron Bure were among the honorees at the 32nd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards held earlier this month in Los Angeles. Airing on Great American Family and streaming on Pure Flix, the star-studded event celebrated the highlights of the year for faith and family entertainment. Downey became a household name…

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In a shock move to the football world, the Seattle Seahawks have reportedly traded quarterback Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Smith, 34, has been with the Seahawks for six years, starting for three seasons and going to the Pro Bowl twice. Last season, Smith threw for 4,320 yards and 21 touchdowns with 15…

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Seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist TobyMac returns with his latest project, “Heaven on My Mind,” this month. Still processing a season of loss, including the passing of his son Truett and friend Gabe Patillo, the artist points upward to the hope found in eternal life. The new record features 12 songs inspired by the hope of…

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For the first time in nearly three decades, Disney has featured an explicitly Christian prayer in its content, sparking both celebration and controversy. The new Pixar animated series Win or Lose, which premiered on Disney+ on February 19, includes a scene where a young girl prays to God for strength—marking the first open expression of…

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