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Tony Dungy gave his thoughts about coaches cursing when speaking to their players. Dungy was responding to a post by executive director of the Moorad Center at Villanova University, Andrew Brandt, which said, “I challenge NFL head coaches to give post-game locker room speeches without using the word ‘F***ing’ every sentence. Not sure it can…

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For Jesse Hutch, faith is at the center of every decision he makes—from the roles he takes on to how he leads his family. Yet, the actor resists being categorized as a “Christian actor,” choosing instead to let his life and work speak to his identity in Christ. “My faith highly influences everything in my…

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As the investigation into the murder of United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, with the arrest of 26-year-old suspect Luigi Mangione just breaking earlier this week, the rhetoric over the murder continues to be charged. “Saturday Night Live” decided to jump into the fray when the murder was discussed on the show’s “Weekend Update” segment,…

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Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young is receiving praise after he stopped mid-game to pray for an opposing player in a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. During the fourth quarter, the Eagles’ defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson suffered an injury and went down on the ground. In a clip shared on social media, Young can be seen…

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Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty capped off a stellar college football season by leading the Broncos to a Mountain West Championship and securing their spot in the College Football Playoffs. But for the Heisman Trophy hopeful, the glory wasn’t about personal accolades or NFL prospects—it was about giving thanks to God. In Friday night’s…

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Crystal Palace soccer player Marc Guéhi received a warning from the Football Association (FA) after writing “I love Jesus” across a rainbow armband he wore in a game against Newcastle United. The bands were issued to all 20 Premiere League clubs through a partnership with Stonewall, an LGBTQ+ charity. “It has been incredible to see…

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An emerging talent in the NBA made a stunning game-winning shot last week but later emphasized to the media that his true identity is rooted in his faith in Christ rather than basketball. Jaden Ivey, a guard for the Detroit Pistons, has been instrumental in positioning the team for playoff success. He’s been averaging a…

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Country star Shaboozey is receiving praise from fans for his half-time show when the Chicago Bears faced off against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. The singer performed several of his own songs, including “Tipsy (A Bar Song)” and “Last of My Kind.” Despite some of his songs focusing on drinking at the bar, most…

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In the heat of chaos and rivalry, faith took center stage. Moments after the Michigan Wolverines secured a stunning 13-10 victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes at The Shoe, emotions boiled over into a full-scale melee at midfield. Yet, amidst the pushing, shoving, and even the reported use of pepper spray, a remarkable scene unfolded:…

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  TV and film director Dallas Jenkins has forever etched a name for himself in Hollywood history with his record-breaking creation of “The Chosen,” the Jesus-themed series that has taken the world by storm. But Jenkins recently recognized another dream of his: bringing author Barbara Robinson’s 1972 novel “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” to the…

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