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Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken ESPN personality and host of First Take, is known for his fiery views on sports, politics, and culture. But now, the sports analyst says he’s seriously considering an unexpected leap—a run for president in 2028—and it all began, he says, with encouragement from his pastor. During an interview on ABC’s…

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After years of legal disputes, six-time Grammy-winning Christian pop singer Amy Grant and her family have secured a decisive court victory over control of a downtown Nashville church founded by her great-grandfather nearly a century ago. The Nashville Church of Christ, formerly Central Church of Christ, was established in 1925 by Andrew Mizell “A.M.” Burton,…

American Idol will be joining Easter Celebrations this April 20th with a star-studded night of worship. All 20 contestants on the show will participate in the show’s “Songs of Faith” special and perform worship and gospel songs. CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake will make appearances during the show, as well as the Gospel quartet The…

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In a move that has drawn backlash from many Christians and conservatives, “Saturday Night Live” used its Easter weekend episode to compare President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ — and mock both faith and the economy in the process. The cold-open sketch featured cast member James Austin Johnson reprising his satirical role as Trump. Johnson…

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