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In a new interview, rising star Oliver Anthony said he thought he might die last year from his body shutting down from years of stress and hoped his music would last beyond him. He said that years of depression and anxiety contributed to constant brain fog and chest pains that left him scared for his…

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NFL star QB Russell Wilson recently teamed up with legendary pastor and high school football coach Denny Duron, whose “God, family, and football” formula helped Evangel Christian Academy in Louisiana return to national prominence. The new Amazon Freevee series “God. Family. Football” follows Duron, assistant head coach Fibian Carter and the Evangel Eagles during the…

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In 1950, Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton became the first Black man to sign an NBA contract, breaking the longstanding color barrier and changing the game of basketball forever. Despite his undeniable impact on sports, Clifton’s story and faith’s fundamental role in his career and life have remained unknown. However, “Sweetwater,” a new movie starring Jim Caviezel,…

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Julius Poppinga, the son of former Packers Super Bowl champion linebacker Brady Poppinga, recently died, according to the Ventura County Star. The publication reports that Poppinga suffered a severe asthma attack, adding that he dealt with a collapsed lung while hospitalized that he didn’t recover from. The 17-year-old junior attended Westlake High School in Thousand…

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Natasha Bure, daughter of “Full House’s” Candace Cameron Bure, recently shared that she will be joining the growing list of people leaving California. Bure made the announcement on her YouTube channel, sharing that she plans to move to Texas. According to Bure, the decision had been made in December, but that certain work obligations had…

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Megyn Kelly recently had harsh words against Kim Kardashian during a recent episode of “The Megyn Kelly Podcast” on Sirius XM. Kelly was discussing the reality TV star’s recent episode with Jason Whitlock, where a DMV stayed open late so that Kardashian could take glam shots for her driver’s license. “I can’t stand her for all sorts…

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Actor Donnie Wahlberg recently shared words of support from the Bible via social media to those struggling with anxiety. The audio over Wahlberg’s Instagram video said, “There is one phrase in the Bible that’s repeated 365 times. Do you know what it is? ‘Do not be afraid!’” He wrote in the caption, “To whoever is…

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Former NFL cornerback turned University of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders recently took a stand for his faith in an Instagram post. He captioned the photos, “JESUS!” The first photo declared, “Sex won’t satisfy you. Fame won’t satisfy you. Drugs won’t satisfy you. Money won’t satisfy you. Alcohol won’t satisfy you. Success won’t satisfy you.…

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Xolo Maridueña relies on his family to keep him grounded as he prepares for the release of “Blue Beetle,” his first starring role. He explained to People Magazine, “That has been a thing that has helped keep my mental state the best, having people around me that have been there,” adding that without his family,…

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ESPN “College Gameday” host Rece Davis recently opened up about his Christian faith, telling the “Sports Spectrum” podcast that he grew up in a churchgoing home and has been blessed to be surrounded by “tremendous men of God” during his career who’ve held him accountable. Davis is one of the most popular faces in college…

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