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More than five years after stepping down from Hillsong Church, Carl Lentz is looking for redemption. On November 4, 2020, members of Hillsong NYC were notified that Lentz had been removed from his position as lead pastor due to “leadership issues and breaches of trust, plus a recent revelation of moral failures.” On November 5,…

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The Dublin-based band, U2, surprised and dropped the “Days of Ash” EP on Ash Wednesday. As the global church celebrated the first day of Lent on February 18, 2026, the four-person band released six new songs, including the tribute song “American Obituary.” The band’s first set of new songs since 2017 is what band members…

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The giant will once again be slain in Branson, Missouri, beginning March 7. ‘DAVID,’ the epic musical retelling of the life of the biblical king, is in its final season. This run will allow thousands of people to experience the musical for a final time before the curtain falls on October 8, 2026. “We were…

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Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith is known for his bold takes and outspoken style, but now the ESPN personality is making headlines for something far beyond sports: a possible presidential run. And at the heart of his openness to the idea is spiritual counsel from his pastor, who urged him to remain receptive to God’s…

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