Worlds of Fun is now open for the 2024 season, with sister park Oceans of Fun set to open on May 25. KC Summer Nights, an immersive summer festival paying tribute to ...
Read More »Statue of Billy Graham to be unveiled in U.S. Capitol
The late Billy Graham will take his place among about 200 great Americans with a statue in the U.S. Capitol. His statue will be unveiled this Thursday during a ceremony that will ...
Read More »Winter Jam claims 34,000 got saved
More than 34,000 attendees made decisions for Christ during this year’s Winter Jam Christian concert tour, claims Zane Black, who served as pastor for the tour. “They are inundated with the counterfeit ...
Read More »Proceeds from anniversary recording of “How Great Thou Art” to benefit Ukraine war victims
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 ...
Read More »Joplin church produces movie on impact of pornography
One surefire way to promote a quality movie for Christians is to make it yourself. This is just what Journey Church, a Southern Baptist congregation in Joplin, is doing. The church’s Light ...
Read More »Controversy leads to re-evaluation of men’s, women’s conferences
The controversy surrounding the recent Stronger Men’s Conference in Springfield has led to a larger conversation about Christian conferences in general. A promo for the men’s conference began with images of a roaring motorcycle, ...
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr.’s new movie resembles his own faith journey
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 ...
Read More »‘Deconstruction’ of Christian faith can have dangerous consequences, author says
“Deconstruction” of one’s faith has become a popular – and concerning – trend in the church, author Alisa Childers said. “I do think it’s a fad, although a lot of people would ...
Read More »Actor Russell Brand’s spiritual quest leads to baptism
Actor Russell Brand has announced that has been baptized as a Christian. The news comes after Brand had been open about his spiritual journey with fans noticing his comments continued to come ...
Read More »Successful actor Lucas Black puts family above movie career
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 ...
Read More »“Unsung Hero” exceeds expectations with $8 million opening weekend
“Unsung Hero,” the new movie about the Christian music group “For King + Country,” earned an impressive $8 million at the box office in its opening weekend. The film from Lionsgate and ...
Read More »New Scooby Doo series ‘Velma” filled with anti-religious bigotry
Last year, Max released “Velma,” an animated adult “reimagining” of the Scooby Doo franchise that became one of the most hated series in the history of television. On Thursday, April 25, Max premiered a second season of Velma that is ...
Read More »Need a media break? Here are five signs to watch out for
The negative effects of social media on children have been hotly debated. Adults also may benefit from reduced screen time. Here are five signs that it may be time to take a break ...
Read More »Audiences feel connection with musical family depicted in “Unsung Hero”
Filmmaker Andy Erwin is no stranger to success, with a long string of popular Christian movies. Even so, his new film “Unsung Hero” is different. “I don’t know what it is that ...
Read More »Is Taylor Swift’s new album too dark for kids?
As young fans rush to purchase the latest Taylor Swift album, some parents question whether the dark material on “The Tortured Poets Department” is suitable for kids. The album contains seven explicit songs that ...
Read More »Actor Gary Sinise bolstered by faith thru son’s cancer, death
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 ...
Read More »American Idol Gospel singer Mandisa dead at 47
Grammy-winning contemporary Christian singer Mandisa Lynn Hundley, a former top-10 American Idol finisher, was found dead Thursday in her Nashville home. She was 47. The announcement was made on social media, and no cause ...
Read More »Faith propels Dennis Quaid from drugs to life of fulfillment
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 ...
Read More »The Dirty Dozen: List of sexually exploitative companies released
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has released its annual list of 12 mainstream contributors to sexual exploitation. This year’s rankings includes big tech companies, online retailers and a U.S. law that ...
Read More »Star of TV series “County Rescue” focused on bringing faith to Hollywood
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 ...
Read More »MO bill names Branson ‘Live Entertainment Capital’ of Missouri
The Missouri House last week voted to name Branson the Live Entertainment Capital of Missouri. The city has more than 100 live entertainment venues, according to Branson.com and sees almost 8 million ...
Read More »Former “Wonder Years” star celebrates two years of faith on Easter Sunday
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 ...
Read More »Director Martin Scorsese producing TV series about Christian saints
Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce and host a documentary series about Christian saints. “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” is scheduled as an eight-part limited series, with the first four episodes debuting ...
Read More »Political agenda robs liberal comedy of its humor, Babylon Bee founder says
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 ...
Read More »Distorted film depicting “Christian nationalism” flops
“God and Country,” actor Rob Reiner’s documentary film on “Christian nationalism,” has flopped at the box office. “Here’s the good news — ‘God and Country’ is a bomb,” Catholic League President Bill ...
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