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 ...
Read More »Half of “The Chosen” viewers are not Christians
The popular television series “The Chosen” is having an impact beyond simply entertaining Christian viewers. Research by the producers found that many non-Christians also are tuning in. “We recently had some data ...
Read More »5 Jesus movies to watch before Easter
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, some are searching for a movie to include in their activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter movies” lists. ...
Read More »Child star of “Family Affair” finds faith, sobriety after long battle
Actor Johnny Whitaker became a child star on the television series “Family Affair” and went on to live a turbulent life. Today, he shares a message of faith and overcoming addiction at ...
Read More »Ten March Madness coaches name Christian musicians as favorites
Don’t be surprised to hear Christian music in the background when college basketball’s March Madness tips off on Thursday CBS Sports asked all 68 head coaches in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament ...
Read More »Hispanic pastor is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ in Hollywood
A leading Hispanic pastor has a new mission field – Hollywood. The Rev. Samual Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, has produced such hit films as “Flamin’ Hot” and ...
Read More »True story of “Duck Dynasty” star Phil Robertson streams this month
“The Blind,” the true story of Phil Robertson of “Duck Dynasty” fame, will be available on demand from Great American Pure Flix, beginning on March 22. “The message of ‘The Blind’ is ...
Read More »The Rabbit hOle children’s literature experience now open in North KC
Just in time for spring break, local parents have an innovative new option for family outings. The Rabbit hOle, the Kansas City “Explor-a-storium” that’s been in the works for the past eight years, ...
Read More »2024 Movieguide Award Winners Include Dennis Quaid, ‘Sound of Freedom,’ ‘Jesus Revolution’
The films nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening are a mixed bag for Christians. The recent Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, however, recognized movies that the whole ...
Read More »“How Great Thou Art”: 75th anniversary recording with new verse will support humanitarian causes
Christian singer-songwriter Matt Redman has teamed up with 15 other artists and released a new version of “How Great Thou Art” to mark its 75th anniversary. “Someone wrote something out of the ...
Read More »How the 2024 Oscars portray a post-Christian West
This year’s Best Picture nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards showcase how our culture is wrestling with a post-Christian society, whether or not these films feature religion or not. While Hollywood has ...
Read More »No twerking, drinking or smoking: The Cove Christian nightclub opens in Nashville
It can be difficult for younger Christians to find a place to hang out with friends and socialize without compromising their values. The Cove, a pop-up nightclub in Nashville, offers a fun ...
Read More »Discovering the 7 Churches of Revelation on the Big Screen
Combining archeology, history, science, and scriptures with film, Tim Mahoney offers a new examination of the warnings written by the apostle John regarding how we should choose to live. The movie theater ...
Read More »Mamma Mia will charm audiences in electrifying production
The 25th anniversary tour of MAMMA MIA! returns to Kansas City tonight at the Music Hall through March 10 with catchy tunes, incredible vocal performance, and high energy choreography. With ABBA’s timeless ...
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