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A 17-year-old aspiring preacher from Texas brought the house down—and gave glory to God—during a powerful audition on American Idol, which aired Sunday night on ABC. Canaan Hill, a teenager from Dallas, stunned judges with a soul-stirring rendition of the gospel anthem “I Need Your Glory” by Earnest Pugh. The moment wasn’t just about showcasing…

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In the world of women’s college basketball, few names shine as brightly as Paige Bueckers. But for the UConn Huskies star, the spotlight isn’t about fame or fortune—it’s a platform to glorify God. Bueckers, who has been vocal about her Christian faith throughout her career, once again showed her strength on and off the court…

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Auburn University’s thrilling journey to the Final Four this season wasn’t just about talent and tenacity—it was about faith. Head Coach Bruce Pearl says spiritual formation and a strong relationship with God have been foundational to the team’s identity, and it’s been evident on and off the court. “This is a team of faith,” Pearl…

Call Her Daddy Podcast
Pop singer Chappell Roan stirred controversy last week with blunt comments about parenthood that many saw as dismissive and hurtful—particularly toward young mothers. Speaking on the popular Call Her Daddy podcast, Roan shared her thoughts on how drastically her life differs from that of her hometown friends who have settled down and started families. “A…

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Stephen Graham, who stars, co-writes, and co-creates the four-part hit drama Adolescence on Netflix, is being applauded for producing content on such a frank subject matter—teen violence in schools. It’s so candid that emotions stick with you long after the credits have finished rolling.  Co-written and -created with Jack Thorne, the series portrays a 13-year-old…

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Former NFL star J.J. Watt called out the NCAA on Monday for referring to collegiate athletes as students first. Watt, in a post on X, pointed to the money the organization makes, the advent of name, image and likeness (NIL), the transfer portal and the cross-country travel teams have to make. “At some point the…

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Country star Morgan Wallen made headlines over the weekend—not for controversy, but for his clear desire to get back to where he feels most grounded: home, or as he calls it, “God’s country.” Wallen returned to Saturday Night Live on Saturday night as the musical guest, performing two songs from his upcoming album I’m the…

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Twenty-one years ago, Mel Gibson’s Passion of the Christ unexpectedly rocked the box office, making over $612 million worldwide, making it the highest grossing R-rated movie for 20 years, having now been surpassed by Deadpool and Wolverine. Now, after much teasing, Mel Gibson has announced that a sequel will begin filming this summer. Entitled The…

KFC
A new KFC commercial airing in the United Kingdom and Ireland has stirred widespread outrage, with many Christians accusing the fast-food giant of mocking the sacred Christian rite of baptism and glamorizing cult-like behavior. The two-minute advertisement, “Believe Part 2: All Hail the Gravy,” begins with a young man wandering through the woods. He discovers…

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Gwen Stefani is taking heat after supporting Jonathan Roumie after he was interviewed by Tucker Carlson. Roumie, who plays Jesus on the very popular “The Chosen” TV series, appeared on Carlson’s podcast and posted the interview to X. “My friends…Had an AMAZING conversation with @TuckerCarlson, out now!” Roumie wrote. Stefani reposted Roumie’s link, writing, “Wow…
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