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Actor Jesse Hutch uttered a shocking proclamation during a recent interview with CBN Digitial: “I should be dead,” revealing a miraculous recovery after an outrageous, near-death experience, a remarkable healing he believes came at the hand of God. Hutch, star of Great American Family’s new movie, “A Christmas Blessing,” is known for starring in romantic…

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WWE legend Hulk Hogan has been baptized. The 70-year-olf former wrestler shared that he was baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida and shared videos and photos from his ceremony on his Instagram. The video shows Hogan being submerged in a small pool of water before he emerges, flashing a smile. He captioned the…

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An actor in the popular series “The Chosen” says his time on set has taught him the importance of surrendering to the things he can’t control. Noah James, who plays Jesus’ disciple, Andrew, told The Christian Post that he learned to surrender. James said, “It was a really hard season to film. Not just the…

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Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique collapsed and died on stage during a live performance. He was only 30. According to CNN Brazil and The New York Post, the singer was performing at a private event in Fiera de Santana, Bahia, when he collapsed onstage. His cause of death has not been released but according to…

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The beloved series “The Chosen” has released its third Christmas special, “Christmas with The Chosen: Holy Night.” The Christmas special ran through Dec. 17 and featured special guest performances by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli, Zach Williams, Matt Maher, Brandon Lake, the Bonner Family, One Voice Children’s Choir and Joy to the World. The fictional drama…

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In the bustling world of animation, Benjamin Renner, known for his acclaimed short films “Earnest and Celestine” and The Big Bad Fox and Other Tales..,” takes a leap into the realm of 3D animation with “Migration.” The new film was produced by Illumination and Universal Studios and stars Kumail Nanjiani, Awkwafina, Elizabeth Banks, Keegan-Michael Key,…

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Jamie Foxx recently thanked fans for their prayers in a birthday post shared months after a mysterious illness left him hospitalized. He celebrated his 56th birthday on December 13. Foxx captioned the post, “This birthday is a special one. I wanna start by saying thank you to everyone who prayed for me when I was…

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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 record-setting winner of this year’s Heisman Trophy recently encouraged the nation’s young athletes to “lean” on their faith, saying his belief in Jesus made a significant impact on his life. LSU’s Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy as college football’s most outstanding player, beating out Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. 2,029 to 1,701 votes in…

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Actor Neal McDonough, who’s known for playing a villain in most of his Hollywood projects, said his latest role as Lucifer for the faith-inspired movie “The Shift” changed his life. McDonough stars in the new Angel Studios sci-fi film “The Shift,” which follows a man named Kevin, played by Kristoffer Polaha, “who finds himself in…

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