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Faith plays role in Kevin Costner’s new film “Horizon: An American Saga”

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Kevin Costner understood the central role of faith as he created his Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.” ​​”Faith is what guided people out there to the unknown,” the actor told “The Christian ...

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Actress Patricia Heaton: Christians should stand with Jewish people

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It is time for Christians to take a firm stand against the rising tide of antisemitism, actress Patricia Heaton said. “You could see that body cam footage from Hamas where they were ...

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Prayer, Bible reading keep actor Matthew McConaughey grounded in his faith

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Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, like most Christians, has experienced his share of ups and downs in his faith journey. “I’m a believer. I believe in God,” he told “Relevant Magazine. “I ...

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Actor Russell Brand finds peace in first month as Christian

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Actor Russell Brand’s life has changed dramatically since he committed his life to Christ. “I’ve been a Christian a month now, and it’s been a big change,” he said recently on his ...

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Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood

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There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...

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Proceeds from anniversary recording of “How Great Thou Art” to benefit Ukraine war victims

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Many of today’s most popular Christian musicians are teaming up on an updated version of “How Great Thou Art” to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the beloved hymn. Worship leader Matt Redman ...

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Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey

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Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. considers his new role as a drug dealer turned Christian in “The Firing Squad” one of the most significant of his career. “After living through the pandemic ...

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Successful actor Lucas Black puts family above movie career

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Despite a successful career in television and films such as “Friday Night Lights,” actor Lucas Black says his family comes first. “I chose to step away from ‘NCIS New Orleans‘ because the ...

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Actor Gary Sinise bolstered by faith thru son’s cancer, death

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Actor Gary Sinise and his family leaned on their faith when his son, Mac, died from a rare form of spinal cancer earlier this year. “It was just inspiring to see how ...

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Faith propels Dennis Quaid from drugs to life of fulfillment

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Living a hard life prepared actor Dennis Quaid to experience the life that God has for him today. “It has gotten me through hard times,” he says. “It has gotten me through ...

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Star of TV series “County Rescue” focused on bringing faith to Hollywood

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Actor Brett Varvel, who appears on the Great American Family series “County Rescue,” is on a mission to bring faith to the entertainment industry. “The thing that we explore in this show ...

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Former “Wonder Years” star celebrates two years of faith on Easter Sunday

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Danica McKellar, start of the hit TV series “Wonder Years,” said her life changed forever when fellow actress Candace Cameron Bure invited her to church on Palm Sunday. “Easter week for me ...

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Political agenda robs liberal comedy of its humor, Babylon Bee founder says

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Comedy that comes from the political left is no longer funny, according to CEO Seth Dillon of Babylon Bee. “I think one of the ways that they lost their sting was because ...

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Leading actors discuss role of spirituality in movies and television

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A long-awaited spiritual awakening in Hollywood may be on the horizon. Several leading actors shared their insights last week at the Variety Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, presented by Faith & Media Initiative. Rainn Wilson ...

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Song on radio changed everything for singer Zach Williams

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Christian singer Zach Williams followed a winding path in his journey to faith. Before his 2017 breakout hit “Chain Breaker”, the Grammy Award-winning artist spent almost 20 years working fairly obscurely in ...

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Toby Keith said faith was his rock during cancer journey

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Country music star Toby Keith leaned on his faith to battle cancer before his death on February 5. He discussed his ordeal last month in an interview with an Oklahoma City television ...

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Actor Russell Brand seeking meaning by reading Bible

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Actor Russell Brand is on a spiritual journey that is drawing him closer to Christianity. “The reason I wear a cross is because Christianity and, in particular, the figure of Christ are, ...

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Granger Smith excited moving from country music success to ministry

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Granger Smith has no regrets as he transitions from country music singer to full-time ministry. “I’m just so excited about it,” he says. “I have so much joy just even thinking about ...

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Late actor David Soul retuned to faith later in life 

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David Soul, who starred in the popular TV series “Starsky and Hutch,” recently died. In addition to his iconic role as Hutch, he also appeared in dozens of films and TV shows ...

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Matthew McConaughey on being Christian in Hollywood

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Christians in the entertainment industry often feel intimidated about sharing their faith, Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey recently said on “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “We’re making people persona non grata because of something ...

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Newsboys’ Michael Tait on lows and highs faith journey

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Michael Tait of the Christian group Newsboys has remained faithful to God for decades despite the many twists and turns of life. His most recent project is “I Believe In Christmas,” a ...

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Steven Curtis Chapman still loves music and plans to keep on singing

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Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman recently turned 60 and has no plans to slow down. “The idea that I’d ever put my guitar in the case for the last time and go, ...

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Amy Grant says she “struggles” with several biblical teachings

Christian singer Amy Grant was criticized for allowing her lesbian niece marry another woman on the farm that she and husband Vince Gill own in Tennessee. She said she struggles with parts ...

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Former Mumford & Sons musician calls out cancel culture

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Christian musician Winston Marshall, formerly of Mumford & Sons, has shared his frustration with the cancellation of performers who dare to challenge progressive ideology. He made headlines in 2021 after he left ...

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Adventurist Bear Grylls fulfills dream by getting baptized in Jordan River

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Bear Grylls, the popular author and survivalist, has long been outspoken about his faith. He recently shared that he had an opportunity to be baptized in the Jordan River. “It had always ...

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