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A social media stir erupted this week after viewers noticed what appeared to be a significant omission in the Netflix version of The Passion of the Christ — the removal of a powerful prophecy from Isaiah 53 that originally opened the 2004 film. The verse in question, “He was wounded for our transgressions, crushed for…

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With the hopeful news that more young adults are making a personal commitment to Christ, two young women are hoping to turn their generation into a generation of Jesus Freaks. Popularized by the DC Talk song, the idea of Jesus Freaks is people who are sold out for Christ. Ally Yost and Ashley Hetherington are…

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Angel Studios’ newest release, King of Kings, is much more than a refreshed version of Jesus’ life; it’s a history-making movie.  During its opening weekend, King of Kings generated over $19 million at the box office. That achievement broke the record for the biggest-ever debut for an animated biblical film in 1998, when DreamWorks’ The…

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Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken ESPN personality and host of First Take, is known for his fiery views on sports, politics, and culture. But now, the sports analyst says he’s seriously considering an unexpected leap—a run for president in 2028—and it all began, he says, with encouragement from his pastor. During an interview on ABC’s…

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After years of legal disputes, six-time Grammy-winning Christian pop singer Amy Grant and her family have secured a decisive court victory over control of a downtown Nashville church founded by her great-grandfather nearly a century ago. The Nashville Church of Christ, formerly Central Church of Christ, was established in 1925 by Andrew Mizell “A.M.” Burton,…

American Idol will be joining Easter Celebrations this April 20th with a star-studded night of worship. All 20 contestants on the show will participate in the show’s “Songs of Faith” special and perform worship and gospel songs. CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake will make appearances during the show, as well as the Gospel quartet The…

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In a move that has drawn backlash from many Christians and conservatives, “Saturday Night Live” used its Easter weekend episode to compare President Donald Trump to Jesus Christ — and mock both faith and the economy in the process. The cold-open sketch featured cast member James Austin Johnson reprising his satirical role as Trump. Johnson…

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“Little House on the Prairie” fans are dreaming big — and their dream actress for the Netflix reboot is none other than Jennifer Garner. The buzz began when the official Instagram page for Little House on the Prairie announced an open casting call for the role of young Laura Ingalls, famously played by Melissa Gilbert…

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Fans of “Malcolm in the Middle” have reason to celebrate as Disney+ gears up for a four-episode revival of the beloved sitcom — but one key original cast member will be notably absent. Erik Per Sullivan, who played youngest brother Dewey, will not be returning to reprise his role. The revival, announced in December by…

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Is President Trump a Christian? The commander-in-chief has repeatedly answered affirmatively over the years, explaining his faith allegiance, praising evangelicals — and even heralding a past relationship with the late Rev. Billy Graham. In fact, Mr. Trump’s father, Fred Trump, was reportedly a big fan of the popular evangelist, once taking his young son and family to see…
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