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One Million Souls Campaign sharing gospel through “Firing Squad” movie

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The ambitious One Million Souls Campaign hopes to introduce one million people to Christ through the message of redemption in the upcoming movie “The Firing Squad.” Directed by Christian filmmaker Tim Chey, ...

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Faith-based animated series ‘Fleur De Lis’ is funny

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“Fleur de Lis” is a sharp-witted and endearing animated hijinks-adventure sitcom with a Christian worldview and a controversial way it’s made: using artificial intelligence. Faith-based films and TV shows are not known ...

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Missouri deputies have encounter with “UFO” on its way to Roswell

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Sheriff deputies in Crawford County in east-central Missouri did a double-take when they pulled over what appeared to be a flying saucer driving on Interstate 44. “These friendly humanoids, who have come ...

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Kansas, Missouri Independence Day Event Guide

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Independence Day is the one holiday families can enjoy professional fireworks displays more safely and less expensively than doing it themselves. A number of free or inexpensive events are planned on both ...

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Country Club Plaza has new owners, announce upgrades

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Kansas City’s iconic Country Club Plaza is getting a facelift. HP Village Management in Dallas has completed its purchase of the historic shopping district and plans to immediately begin renovations totaling more ...

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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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Chiefs Hallmark Christmas movie to film in Kansas City

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Two iconic Kansas City brands – Hallmark and the Chiefs – are teaming up for a new Christmas movie. “Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story” is set to air during the 15th ...

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Jewish actor Paul Rudd says Jesus is who he would most like to meet

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Actor Paul Rudd raised a few eyebrows when he said Jesus in the historical figure he would most like to meet. The Overland Park native, perhaps best known for his roles in ...

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Historic all-sign-language movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ comes to theaters

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(RNS) — Joseph Josselyn remembers being fascinated by the 1977 drama “Jesus of Nazareth” — but as a Deaf child, he had to rely on closed captions to catch the dialogue. “I ...

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Supreme Court strikes blow to religious webcasting

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The National Religious Broadcasters Association has lost its challenge to a rate system that it says forces religious webcasters to pay more to promote religious messages than it does for secular entities. ...

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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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Jewish Community Center to feature locally produced plays during 20th anniversary

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There will be something for everyone during the 2024-25 season of The White Theatre at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City. “I’m so excited to be able to present such ...

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Presbyterian Church in America debates appropriateness of popular “Jesus Calling” book

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The Presbyterian Church in America is debating the influence of the book “Jesus Calling” by the late Sarah Young. Commissioners at the PCA General Assembly voted to approve Overture 33, which called ...

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K-LOVE leadership changes, lawsuits threaten $1 billion empire

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Educational Media Foundation (EMF), which operates K-LOVE and Air1, the largest radio network ministries in the contemporary Christian music world, has undergone significant leadership changes and turnover in the last 18 months. ...

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Is K-LOVE imploding? Lawsuits and leadership turmoil at $1 billion network

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Educational Media Foundation (EMF), which operates K-LOVE and Air1, the largest radio network ministries in the contemporary Christian music world, has undergone significant leadership changes and turnover in the last 18 months. ...

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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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Jerry Seinfeld meets with hostage families, “My heart is breaking”

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A recent trip to Israel had a powerful impact on comedian and actor Jerry Seinfeld. He became emotional during an interview with podcaster Bari Weiss. “Honestly, it was the most powerful experience ...

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Season four of “The Chosen” to launch on app this Sunday after legal dispute

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After a long delay, the producers of “The Chosen” announced that the first episode of season four will be available on the show’s app at 6 p.m. this Sunday. “The wait is ...

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Back where it all began: Disney100: The Exhibition now open at Union Station

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A little over a century ago, Walt Disney boarded a train at Union Station in Kansas City, headed for an uncertain future in Los Angeles. He carried with him a pilot film ...

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“For the Beauty of the Earth” production bears witness to humanity

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Light floods into the open room, hardwood floors warmed by the touch of the sun as dancers tread swiftly through the space. Behind the swirling movements, an easel sits with its artist ...

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Elvis Presley’s Bible up for auction provides glimpse into his spiritual life

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Elvis Presley’s personal Bible is being auctioned off, with a starting bid of $30,000. The Bible, which was on his nightstand the night he died, has Elvis’s name embossed on the cover ...

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Actress Patricia Heaton voices support for Harrison Butker

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Add actress Patricia Heaton to the long list of public figures speaking out in support of Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. “I don’t understand why everybody’s knickers are in a twist,” she said, ...

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Patriotic music will fill the air at local Memorial Day weekend events

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Music was part of the first Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in 1868. “At intervals during the day, an excellent band, stationed near the platform, discoursed some sweet funeral dirges,” ...

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CeCe Winans wows ‘American Idol’ audience with performance of “Goodness of God”

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Although CeCe Winans was not a contestant, she stole the show in the finale of “American Idol.” She joined contestant Roman Collins for a powerful rendition of “Goodness of God.” On Instagram, the ...

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