Americans declared their freedom from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. On the same day this year, the new movie “Sound of Freedom” opens in theaters with a powerful message about child ...
Read More »Kansas City area offers explosive fun for families during July 4 week
The Fourth of July is fast approaching and with it, a full schedule of activities for families in the Kansas City area. For fun all weekend into the Independence holiday, check out ...
Read More »Actress Mariel Hemingway escapes family’s dark past through power of faith
Actress Mariel Hemingway has found peace after a dark history in a family that has been plagued by alcoholism, addiction and mental illness. Seven of her family members have taken their own ...
Read More »The coming death of cable news
For more than a quarter-century, we’ve been hearing predictions about the demise of cable—and with it, cable news. A Pew Research article from 2000 showed the trends began more than 30 years ago, when ...
Read More »Heaven is just a “fantasy,” says actor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Life after death is just a fantasy, actor and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently said. Responding to a question from fellow actor Danny DeVito about whether he believes humanity will endure, ...
Read More »New GateZero video game brings world of Jesus to life
Most Americans, especially young people, spend far more time playing video games than reading the Bible. The innovative new game GateZero will immerse players in scripture by transporting them back to the ...
Read More »Box office success propels “Jesus Revolution” movie into international markets
After exceeding box office expectations in the United States, the “Jesus Revolution” movie now is being shown internationally. Codirector John Erwin says that the hit movie has been released in Singapore, Indonesia, ...
Read More »Pastor warns about new Disney+ program in which teen falls in love with the devil
“Pauline,” a new Disney+ show about a teenager who falls in love with the devil, is causing concern among Christian leaders. “My reaction was: Satan always comes masquerading as an angel of ...
Read More »Kansas City’s AMC Theatres cancels screenings of gender detransitioning film
Kansas City-based AMC Theatres has cancelled plans to show a film about young people who have detransitioned after having hormone therapy and surgeries to purportedly “affirm their gender identity.” The company has ...
Read More »Documentary on the Duggar family should be warning to the church
I found myself both frustrated and mesmerized by the new Amazon Prime documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” As the title suggests, it purports to be the behind-the-scenes story of Jim ...
Read More »“The Chosen” creator responds to critics of pride flag spotted on set
Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of “The Chosen” series, has responded to critics of an LGBTQ flag that was spotted on the set. “We have made very clear from the beginning that ...
Read More »News host Harris Faulkner warns about direction the nation is headed
Harris Faulkner, a popular Fox News host and former Kansas City news anchor, believes the United States is in a spiritual war that will shape the future of the nation. During an ...
Read More »Elizabeth Sherrill, author of “The Hiding Place” and other influential Christian books, dies at 95
Several influential Christian leaders, including Pat Robertson, Tim Keller and Charles Stanley, have died recently. The family of Elizabeth Sherrill announced that the noted Christian author died last month at age 95. ...
Read More »How Putin is using religious art for war
Vladimir Putin is placing Russia’s age-old religious art at the service of his war aims. In Moscow, the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour echoes to Orthodox chants and prayers. It’s packed with ...
Read More »CBN founder Pat Robertson has died
Trailblazing Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. The news was announced by CBN, in a statement saying he passed at his home in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning. “Today, June 08, 2023, ...
Read More »VIDEO: For King & Country, MercyMe, Lauren Daigle honored at K-LOVE Fan Awards
Brandon Lake, for King & Country, Lauren Daigle and MercyMe were among the evening’s big winners when the K-LOVE Fan Awards aired on TBN, having previously been taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. The ceremony will ...
Read More »Including faith element has helped Karen Kingsbury sell more than 25 million books
Many modern novels come up short by ignoring the faith of their characters, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury said. “A story well told has the physical, intellectual, emotional and the spiritual content,” she ...
Read More »New series shows the highs and lows of Hillsong Church and Carl Lentz
“The Secrets of Hillsong” uncovers Hillsong culture, abuse and Carl Lentz. The four-part documentary dropped on May 19. Since Carl Lentz’s fall from grace due to his affair with Ranin Karim, many ...
Read More »Surgeon General warns social media affects mental health of minors
Social media use among minors can severely damage mental health, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy warned this week. “The most common question parents ask me is, ‘is social media safe for my kids?’” he said. ...
Read More »Aladdin fulfills summer childhood wishes
Three wishes for the kids this summer include Aladdin, Aladdin, and Aladdin The school year ended last week for many around the metro last week. Kick off a great summer by attending ...
Read More »From music to sports, local families can enjoy variety of Memorial Day weekend activities
Memorial Day weekend traditionally kicks off summer fun, and a number of events are on tap for area families. On Sunday, Celebration at the Station fills the grounds of Union Station and the National WWI Museum ...
Read More »New movie “Between Mercy and Me” helps Christians address racial issues
A new movie being released shortly after the upcoming Juneteenth celebration will help Christians have honest conversations about sensitive racial issues. “Between Mercy and Me” features an original musical score and standout musical ...
Read More »Comedian Chonda Pierce finds humor even in a “crazy world”
Sometimes the news is so bad that the only response is to laugh at it, Christian comedian Chonda Pierce said. “It’s a great cultural lesson of what’s going on in the world,” ...
Read More »“His Story” is a giant musical about Jesus with hopes to reshape Broadway
It’s been over 50 years since Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar opened on Broadway in 1971. Its success was soon followed that same year by Godspell. Now, His Story, a new ...
Read More »Pure Flix, Great American Media announce merger
Pure Flix and Great American Media are two of the largest companies providing family-friendly entertainment. Now they are joining forces. The Sony-owned Pure Flix is a faith-based streaming service. Great American Media ...
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