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CNN’s new series examines the history of the Pope and how what began with the Apostle Peter transformed into one of the most powerful positions in the world. The official synopsis reads “Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, from Glass Entertainment Group and Rearrange TV, is a six-part CNN Original Series that goes inside…

Can Christians fight for their rights and be the light for Christ at the same time? The third installment of the God’s Not Dead franchise sets out to answer that very question. God’s Not Dead3: A Light in Darkness features a start-studded cast including David A.R. White (God’s Not Dead), John Corbett (My Big Fat…

The Robertsons from “Duck Dynasty” are known for their conservative Christian values, but a recent interview with Lisa Robertson proved that was not always the case. The Robertsons have never claimed to be perfect, and they have used their past experiences to help encourage people who have faced hardship or difficult times in life. Lisa…

At the 2018 Golden Globes, Oprah Winfrey won the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Her speech had Hollywood’s upper crust on its feet cheering, and some of her diehard fans were calling for the celebrity to run for the nation’s highest office in 2020. Winfrey said that her friend, Gayle King, urged her to consider throwing…

Will Smith is currently preparing to try and fill the shoes of the comedic giant, Robin Williams, by becoming the next incarnation of the beloved Disney character, the Genie, in the live action adaptation of “Aladdin.” Even as he is gearing up to take on a role that is so central to so many people’s…

Rob Bell has made waves in the Christian community for his unorthodox ideas. Some say he is an apostate while others claim he is a paradigm shifter. Rob Bell was formerly the pastor and founder of the megachurch Mars Hill Bible Church in Grandville, Michigan. His 2011 book, however, led to a deep conflict between…

The Pyeongchang Winter Olympics have been captivating audiences across the world. This week has been filled with incredible wins, crazy upsets and stories of inspiration. Here are some of the top moments from the second week of the 2018 Winter Olympics. USA’s Overtime Hockey Win The U.S. women’s hockey team owns Olympic gold for the…

The anger between the sexes has continued to grow as the #MeToo movement sweeps through pop culture, sports, business and the media worlds. A high rate of famous actors and politicians have been accused of misconduct over the last few months, bringing the conversation into the spotlight. Women who support the #MeToo movement say they…

In Pyeonchang, figure skaters Chris and Alexa Kneirim glided across the ice in what a television commentator called a “miracle performance.” Two years previously, Chris Kneirim had to hold his wife steady because his wife, Alexa, was unable to stand without assistance. Alexa suffered from a rare, life-threatening gastrointestinal condition in 2016. Alexa spent much…

The hit-movie “All Saints” has lifted the hearts of Christians everywhere, reminding us that God has the power to do so much. “All Saints” follows the true story of the salesman turned pastor Michael Spulock (played by John Corbett) whose first assignment is to close down a small church. The church had dwindling membership and…

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