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The woman behind a well-known yearly Bible reading podcast that recently reached the number one spot on Apple Podcasts said she never dreamed it would reach millions of listeners since its launch in 2019. Tara-Leigh Cobble, host of “The Bible Recap,” told Fox News Digital, “I just couldn’t believe it. I was so grateful. Never…

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The Baltimore Ravens will host the first conference championship game in Baltimore since 1971 after Lamar Jackson had four touchdowns, two rushing and two throwing, in a 34-10 win over the Houston Texans. At one point, the game was tied at 10, but Baltimore won with 24 unanswered points. After earning a playoff bye, emotions…

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Actor and outspoken Christian Alan Ritchson recently shared a message about people who criticize him for playing in secular projects like his hit show “Reacher.” He released a YouTube video stating that he loves playing Reacher and telling the story, highlighting that his character offers a unique opportunity to explore values and ethics. Ritchson said,…

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Angel Studios, the studio behind the breakout hit “Sound of Freedom,” recently announced the completion of its latest project, “Homestead,” adapted from the post-apocalyptic book series Black Autumn, written by Jason Ross and Jeff Kirkham. “Homestead” narrates the story of two contrasting families in a collapsing civilization: a well-prepared, affluent family and a military veteran…

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Martin Scorsese said he hopes to use his latest film about Jesus Christ as a way to combat the negative associations with organized religion. The award-winning filmmaker and director talked about his past and how it’s shaped his work and his “religious” beliefs in an interview with the Los Angeles Times. After his most recent…

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Johnny Shelton, chaplain to the Baltimore Ravens, gets to combine his two great loves: faith and football. According to his website, Shelton moved around a lot in the Midwest, but “there were two things that were consistent in my life; ‘SPORTS’ and ‘CHURCH.’” A self-described “late bloomer,” while his athletic abilities improved through high school…

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Author Joyce Carol Oates was blasted on social media after getting into a spat over caring for widows and orphans and calling the Bible a work of fiction. The spat began when Matthew Sitman, a writer and cohost of the liberal podcast “Know Your Enemy,” made a comment on the breaking story of Alabama families alleging…

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Hall of Fame NFL coach Tony Dungy had some things to say about Taylor Swift’s impact on the NFL this season. Whether you love it or hate it, Taylor Swift has brought a new audience to the NFL this season after her romance with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. While being interviewed by…

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Rapper Lil Nas X recently stirred up controversy by posting a picture on Instagram stating that he received an acceptance letter from Liberty University, a Christian college, to study Christian Leadership and Biblical Studies. In the caption, he said he would start his studies in the fall and emphasized that not everything he does is…

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Michigan’s players and coach said their faith in God fueled them during a historic football season that saw the Wolverines finish undefeated and claim their first national championship in 26 years. The Wolverines defeated Washington 34-13 in the College Football Playoff Championship behind Blake Corum’s 134 rushing yards and two touchdowns and Will Johnson’s key…

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