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For Giavani Cairo, stepping into the role of Thaddeus in The Chosen has been more than an acting opportunity—it’s been a spiritual calling. Over the past seven years, Cairo has brought to life one of Jesus’ lesser-known disciples, helping audiences see the beauty of faith lived quietly and humbly. Now, through a new partnership between…

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For Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey, football is about far more than touchdowns and highlight reels. The Georgia native says his Christian faith is at the center of everything he does — both on and off the field. “Faith, family, football,” McConkey told Fox News Digital. “That’s really how I live my life.”…

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Jenna Jameson, once one of the most recognizable figures in the adult film industry, is sharing how faith has completely transformed her life. In a new Instagram video, the 50-year-old opened up about leaving behind her past and embracing a new purpose — helping others find Christ. “After decades of being known for my body…

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Chip and Joanna Gaines are bringing family and design together once again—this time with help from their 19-year-old daughter, Ella. The couple’s new series, Fixer Upper: Colorado Mountain House, premieres December 9 on Magnolia Network, and it marks the first time the Gaineses have taken their renovation talents beyond their home base of Waco, Texas.…

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Former Major League Baseball superstar Darryl Strawberry, once known as much for his off-the-field struggles as his athletic talent, has been granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump — a powerful symbol of redemption for a man who says faith in Jesus Christ saved his life. The White House confirmed the pardon in a statement…

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The NFL world was stunned this week when the New York Jets traded two of their biggest stars—cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams—just before the trade deadline. Gardner was sent to the Indianapolis Colts, while Williams, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and one of the league’s most dominant defensive linemen, is heading to…

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Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is making waves of a different kind — this time, in the waters of baptism. The 12-time Olympic medalist recently shared that he has rededicated his life to Jesus Christ amid a season of personal transformation that includes sobriety, recovery, and a pending divorce. “I love sharing my life with my…

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A recent op-ed by a professional women’s soccer player is stirring the pot as to whether or not women’s soccer should adopt gender standards. Elizabeth Eddy, a defender for the Angel City FC, recently wrote an op-ed for in The New York Post, calling on the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) to adopt gender standards…

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Demi Moore is looking back on one of her most iconic film roles — and how being pregnant at the time caused some unexpected awkwardness on set. During a Q&A at the New Yorker Festival, the 61-year-old actress reflected on filming the 1992 legal drama A Few Good Men while eight months pregnant with her…

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Justin Bieber is no stranger to sharing his faith, and his latest comments about marriage and morality are once again sparking discussion across the internet. During a recent Twitch livestream with friends, the Grammy-winning singer opened up about what he believes counts as cheating in marriage. “If you even think of a woman with lust,…

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