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A clip from an interview of Brandon Lake on “The Bryce Crawford Podcast” in April has gone viral after he appeared to be criticizing songs that are too Christian. He cited the hypothetical situation of “Bubba,” who has been dragged to church unwillingly. “Last thing I’ll say is, I’d love to see more worship sets,…

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The Liberty University softball team made history this season — and they’re giving all the glory to God. In a thrilling NCAA Tournament run, the Lady Flames shocked the college softball world by becoming the first team in Super Regional history to eliminate a No. 1 overall seed in the opening round. After battling through…

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Chris Evans might be known as Captain America on screen, but in real life, he’s just a son who didn’t want to miss his mom’s big day. The 43-year-old actor recently skipped one of the biggest film events in the world—the Cannes Film Festival—to celebrate his mother’s 70th birthday. His decision is earning praise from…

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Ron Howard is revealing if it was a happy day when he met his co-star Henry Winkler. In the 1970s, Howard and Winkler starred in the ABC sitcom “Happy Days” as Ritchie Cunningham and Fonzie — “The Fonz” to fans. Now, more than half a century since the show first aired, Howard is reflecting on…

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Comedian and actor Tim Allen has reached a new chapter in his spiritual journey — literally. The Home Improvement star recently announced on social media that he’s begun reading the New Testament after spending nearly a year immersed in the Old Testament. Now, he says he’s “amazed” by the writings of the Apostle Paul —…

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Worship leader Brandon Lake stole the show at this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards, not only taking home top honors but also delivering a powerful message of revival, faith, and obedience that stirred the hearts of thousands gathered at the Grand Ole Opry House. The 12th-annual ceremony, hosted in Nashville, celebrated the best in Christian music…

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Beloved children’s program Sesame Street is facing intense criticism from parents, pastors, and family advocacy groups after the show’s official social media account celebrated LGBT Pride Month on June 1. The show’s post, which features rainbow-colored puppet arms interlocked in solidarity, was captioned: “On our street, everyone is welcome. Together, let’s build a world where…

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Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz showed extraordinary strength and heart when he stepped up to the plate just one day after the death of his sister—and delivered an emotional home run that stirred the hearts of fans across the nation. Facing the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, De La Cruz hit a powerful…

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A new Trump-themed burger chain is becoming quite popular in Texas and that’s making some critics scratch their heads. Lebanese immigrant Roland Beainy started the “Trump Burger” chain with several locations throughout Texas. The restaurants are stocked with jokes against the president’s rivals, filled with merchandise, and covered with odes to the 45th and 47th…

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Survivalist Bear Grylls is sharing about how his Christian faith has impacted his life. In an op-ed written for The Times, Grylls stated that the Christian faith “must be tried.” In the op-ed, Grylls shared how a vicar had spoken when he was a teenager, saying, “Jesus Christ came to kill religion and bring life.”…

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