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A primetime Netflix talent show turned unexpectedly into a moment of worship Tuesday night as “Star Search” contestant Bear Bailey delivered a tear-filled performance of “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” a song made famous by Jelly Roll and worship leader Brandon Lake. What followed stunned viewers as Bailey openly shared his testimony of addiction, brokenness, and redemption…

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College football fans tuning into Monday’s national championship game witnessed more than a highlight-reel score when Miami Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. barreled into the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown. As the crowd roared and ESPN cameras zoomed in, Fletcher lifted his hands and signed “Jesus loves you” in American Sign Language —…

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The new Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is out and it’s dividing fans over what many are calling its “woke” adherence to progressive ideology, including casting an array of LGBTQ+ characters, so-called “girl bosses,” and bringing down the patriarchy. “This show is pure torture,” wrote The Critical Drinker in a review of the show. “I mean,…

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Country star Chris Stapleton isn’t interested in becoming a culture-war lightning rod — and he’s not shy about saying so. The 47-year-old hitmaker opened up about his intentional approach during a recent appearance on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard, where he talked about why he avoids controversy and instead focuses on the power of music…

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A new documentary is spotlighting the growing number of young Americans who are rethinking atheism and returning to historic Christian faith. Filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis—who once described himself as a devoted atheist—shared how his journey from unbelief to discipleship began with skepticism, continued with honest inquiry, and ultimately led him to surrender his life to…

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Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza had God in his heart and faith on his mind as he helped deliver one of the most unforgettable nights in Hoosiers football history. The sophomore star battled through a bruising national championship matchup on Monday night, guiding Indiana to its first-ever college football national title with a 27–21 victory over…

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Oscar nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were unveiled Thursday morning, officially kicking the 2026 awards race into high gear. Actors Danielle Brooks and Lewis Pullman announced nominees across all 24 categories from the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, including the ceremony’s newest competitive addition: Best Casting. This year’s nominations confirmed a season…

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Ashley Tankard always dreamed of performing on “American Idol,” using her God-given voice to entertain and inspire. But Tankard also had a major barrier to overcome: crippling anxiety. In fact, she spent years fighting fear, and it impacted virtually every facet of her life. From the inability to speak out in school as a child…

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A BBC News anchor has come under fire after many viewers interpreted what they saw as a mocking “hiss” when an 18-year-old musician named Jesus Christ among his personal heroes. The moment quickly went viral online, prompting a wave of memes, debates about media bias, and a strong faith-filled response from the young artist himself.…

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Houston Texans All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson didn’t just celebrate a dominant playoff victory on Monday night — he used the national spotlight to thank Jesus and point viewers toward Scripture. Following the Texans’ 30–6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card round, ESPN reporter Laura Rutledge asked Anderson to reflect on…
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