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Hilary Duff and her “Lizzie McGuire” family are grieving the loss of Robert Carradine, the beloved actor who played her on-screen father, Sam McGuire. Carradine died at 71 after what his family described as a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder, a struggle they hope will help break stigma around mental illness. For many who…

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Pop superstar Gwen Stefani is drawing both criticism and admiration after publicly embracing her Catholic faith and inviting millions of fans to join her in a 40-day Lenten prayer challenge—an expression of devotion that some online critics have controversially labeled a “MAGA makeover.” The 55-year-old singer and longtime cultural icon recently appeared in promotional videos…

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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered an unapologetically faith-centered address to thousands of Christian communicators in Nashville this week, arguing that America’s founding principles flow directly from biblical truth and warning that secular ideologies threaten the nation’s spiritual foundations. Speaking as the keynote at the National Religious Broadcasters’ Freedom 250 Celebration during the NRB…

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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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