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Ashley Tankard always dreamed of performing on “American Idol,” using her God-given voice to entertain and inspire. But Tankard also had a major barrier to overcome: crippling anxiety. In fact, she spent years fighting fear, and it impacted virtually every facet of her life. From the inability to speak out in school as a child…

BBC News
A BBC News anchor has come under fire after many viewers interpreted what they saw as a mocking “hiss” when an 18-year-old musician named Jesus Christ among his personal heroes. The moment quickly went viral online, prompting a wave of memes, debates about media bias, and a strong faith-filled response from the young artist himself.…

NFL on ESPN / YouTube
Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson didn’t just celebrate a dominant playoff victory on Monday night — he used the national spotlight to thank Jesus and point viewers toward Scripture. Following the Texans’ 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round, ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge asked Anderson to reflect on…

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Chick-fil-A is marking a major milestone in 2026 as the fast-food giant celebrates 80 years in business—eight decades of chicken sandwiches, family-friendly service, and a company culture rooted in the Christian convictions of its founder, S. Truett Cathy. To mark the occasion, the chain is offering fans a chance to win one of its biggest…

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