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A forthcoming CNN documentary exploring what it calls the “rise of Christian nationalism” is drawing sharp criticism from Christian leaders and commentators who say the network is unfairly portraying believers as radicalized and politically dangerous—while also casting suspicion on classical Christian education. The hour-long special, led by CNN anchor and chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown,…

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When Team USA finally captured its long-awaited gold medal in a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory over Canada, the celebration was about more than hockey. It was about memory, love, and a teammate who should have been there. Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey — kept in the Americans’ dressing room throughout the tournament — was brought…

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As Mel Gibson moves forward with his long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ, reports that he is consulting with excommunicated Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò have stirred debate across both Catholic and Christian communities. The filmmaker’s upcoming epic, The Resurrection of the Christ, is currently filming in Italy, and Italian press sources say Viganò…

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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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The roar that once echoed across college basketball returned to Provo this weekend — and at the center of it all was a familiar name that still stirs deep affection among fans: Jimmer Fredette. Fifteen years after his final game in a BYU uniform, the Cougars’ legend watched his iconic No. 32 jersey rise into…

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In the new film “Mindwinter Break,” director Polly Findlay and actors Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds deliver a study of marriage, faith and the small, subtle moments that define a relationship. The film, adapted from the bestselling novel by Bernard MacLaverty, relies on intimate performances and an emphasis on the actors’ craft rather than spectacle.…

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When Jelly Roll took the stage at the Grammy Awards and boldly thanked Jesus for saving his life, the moment struck a chord with many fans. But it also sparked a wave of online criticism—something his wife, Bunnie Xo, says has been deeply painful to witness. On a recent episode of her “Dumb Blonde” podcast,…
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