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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield may be known for his grit and comeback spirit on the field, but his most powerful transformation happened off the field — in his heart. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft recently opened up on The Sports Spectrum Podcast, revealing that it took hitting…

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In a raw and heartfelt moment after helping lead TCU to a historic Big 12 Championship and a Sweet 16 appearance, women’s basketball star Hailey Van Lith opened up about her past struggles with mental health—and how prayer played a life-changing role in her journey. The 22-year-old guard, who has spent her college career in…

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Comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham believes Donald Trump’s recent re-election has lifted a burden off comedians, allowing them to return to more traditional, edgy routines without the fear of cancellation. Dunham, known for his wildly popular puppet characters like Achmed the Dead Terrorist, Bubba J, and Walter, shared in an interview with Fox News Digital…

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Dolly Parton recently collaborated with pop star Sabrina Carpenter on Carpenter’s song “Please Please Please,” and she shared her conditions for performing the duet with Carpenter. “Of course, she can talk a little bad now and then. I told her, I said, now, I don’t cuss. I don’t make fun of Jesus. I don’t talk…

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OnlyFans model, Sophie Rain, who claims to be a Christian and a virgin, stated she believes God is “happy” with her choice to share X-rated content on the adult site. Rain, 21, clams to have earned $43 million on the platform. Rain’s claims to the Christian faith have been met with criticism given the pornographic…

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In one of the most stunning upsets in recent NCAA wrestling history, Oklahoma State’s Wyatt Hendrickson defeated Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson in the 285-pound title match Saturday night—and gave all the glory to Jesus Christ. The dramatic victory unfolded in front of former President Donald Trump at the NCAA Wrestling Championships. Hendrickson, a U.S.…

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Blake Shelton has released a single of his song “Let Him in Anyway,” which is included on his new album For Recreational Use Only. The song frames itself as a prayer for a friend who has recently passed. “Hey, God/ I know you know what I’m about to pray, God /I just had to suck…

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Lola Sheen, the daughter of actors Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen, has been opening up about how God has impacted her life. In January, Sheen shared images of her baptism on her Instagram. “When I was in my deepest depression, there was a moment where I realized I hit rock bottom,” wrote Sheen. “I felt…

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Israeli-born actress Gal Gadot is speaking out about the criticism she received after publicly voicing her support for Israel following the October 7 attacks in 2023. Speaking to Variety in anticipation of receiving her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Gadot, who is also Jewish, addressed the controversy her remarks in support of…

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Denzel Washington recently attended a team meeting for the University of Colorado Boulder football team where he spoke about his faith. “In all that I say, may the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in God’s sight,” Washington began. He stated that his faith had undergone a number of…

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