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‘The Chosen’ Season 3 Grosses Over $8 Million Opening Weekend, Coming in 3rd at the Box Office

Jessica Lea - November 21, 2022

The first two episodes of Season 3 of "The Chosen" had a strong debut in theaters Friday, Nov. 18. The hit series portraying the life of Jesus ranked third for how much money it grossed over the weekend, coming in behind “The Menu" and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

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Pastor Hit by Boulder Finishes Charity Hike for Survivors of Warren Jeffs’ Polygamy

Stephanie Martin - November 21, 2022

In the fall of 2020, a rockslide derailed Pastor Luke Barnett's 800-mile hike for charity. But thanks to physical healing and “a little grit,” the pastor is expected to complete the fundraising journey this week.

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Musk Lifts Trump Twitter Ban, Posts Sexually Suggestive Religious Meme With Bible Quote

Dale Chamberlain - November 21, 2022

A number of controversial Twitter users have had their permanent bans from the platform lifted under the leadership of Elon Musk, who purchased the tech giant and took control as its CEO at the end of October.

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The Third Season of ‘The Chosen’ Debuts in Theaters

Timothy Cockes - November 21, 2022

The first two episodes of the third season of "The Chosen" are set for a 12-day run in theaters across the U.S. beginning Friday (Nov. 18). The TV series has been viewed nearly a half-billion times through its app.

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Black Museum Religion Exhibit Features Little Richard’s Bible, Rev. Ike’s Suit

Adelle M Banks - November 21, 2022

The religion Black Americans is featured in “Spirit in the Dark: Religion in Black Music, Activism and Popular Culture,” a new exhibition of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture.

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Church Planting ‘Campus to Plant’ Model Shows Success

Scott Barkley - November 21, 2022

Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Lexington has now helped two churches launch and become self-sustaining through its campus-to-plant model.

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Texas Megachurch White’s Chapel Departs UMC To Anchor New Methodist ‘College’

BeLynn Hollers and Emily McFarlan Miller - November 21, 2022

Members of White’s Chapel United Methodist Church, a large congregation in this wealthy Dallas suburb, overwhelmingly voted earlier this month to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.

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Brent Leatherwood, ERLC Leaders Meet With Biden’s Staff, Congressional Members

Tom Strode - November 21, 2022

As president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), Leatherwood traveled from Nashville to the capital “to discuss some of the pressing issues our convention of churches cares about,” he said in a Nov. 16 Twitter thread.

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Virginia Church Urges Believers ‘Not To Condemn’ As Pastor Arrested in Sex Sting Op Steps Away From Duties Again

Jessica Lea - November 18, 2022

John Blanchard, the Virginia pastor who was arrested in a sex sting operation only to have his charges later dropped, is once more stepping away from his duties as lead pastor of Rock Church International in Virginia Beach. In a statement posted Wednesday, the church asked believers “not to condemn.”

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Can a Christian Not Have a Spiritual Gift? John Piper Weighs In

Stephanie Martin - November 18, 2022

On a recent episode of “Ask Pastor John,” John Piper responds to a listener who frets that she doesn’t “seem to have any spiritual gifts.” The woman, who is a Christian, admits, “I really feel like a talent-less and sinful mess! Does this mean that the Spirit does not actually dwell in me?

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Franklin Graham Praises Candace Cameron Bure for Taking a Bold Stand for ‘God’s Definition of Marriage’

Jesse T. Jackson - November 18, 2022

Franklin Graham, outspoken president and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse, weighed in on the most recent Candace Cameron Bure controversy, which arose after Bure made comments regarding traditional marriage.

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Christian Influencers Bid Twitter Farewell in Light of Possible Crash

Dale Chamberlain - November 18, 2022

On Thursday, many Christian influencers began responding to reports that Twitter might soon become unavailable in light of the myriad employee departures from the company.

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SWBTS Student Narrates ‘Jesus’ Film in Its 2,000th Language

Timothy Cockes - November 18, 2022

When he served as the narrator for the Zo language translation of the world-famous "Jesus" Film, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary student Mang Siing became a part of history. The effort marked the film’s 2,000th available language.

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ELECTION WRAPUP: Congress Splits, Pro-Life Measures Fall Short

Tom Strode - November 18, 2022

Little significant progress is to be expected from a divided Congress with slender majorities, but opportunities will exist for Southern Baptist public witness, Brent Leatherwood told Baptist Press.

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CeCe Winans: ‘Private Ministry Is the Thing That Fuels Your Public Worship’

Adelle M Banks - November 18, 2022

CeCe Winans is known for her gospel-singing family and her award-winning contemporary Christian music. But after more than four decades in that industry, Winans seeks to be a bridge-builder across generations.

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Poll: Politics Drives Religious Americans’ Views on the Environment

Yonat Shimron - November 18, 2022

Many reasons have been suggested as to why highly religious Americans are less likely to be worried about climate change or work to try to stem it. But in the end, a new Pew Research survey concludes, it’s all about politics.

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Returning From Self-Imposed Hiatus, ACNA Bishop Stewart Ruch Works To Regain Trust

Kathryn Post - November 18, 2022

After 16 months of a self-imposed hiatus after admitting to mishandling sexual abuse allegations in his diocese in Wheaton, Illinois, Bishop Stewart Ruch is taking steps to revive trust in his leadership.

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Pastor Tased by Police Files Civil Suit; DOJ To Investigate Police Department

Jessica Lea - November 17, 2022

Rev. Joseph Rizzuti Sr. has with family members filed a civil suit against members of the Worcester Police Department in Worcester, Massachusetts. In August 2019, Rizzuti was tased by a Worcester police officer following an altercation.

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Alabama Gelato Shop Requiring Modest Dress Founded by Man Accused of Being ‘Cult Leader’

Stephanie Martin - November 17, 2022

A new gelato shop near Birmingham, Alabama, is making headlines for its customer requirements. Patrons aren’t allowed to bring in cell phones or electronic devices, and they must dress modestly and avoid “profanity or actions which do not fit the norm of Christian behavior.”

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Is John Crist Indirectly Dismissing His Accusations of Sexual Harassment?

Jesse T. Jackson - November 17, 2022

During a recent episode of the Net Positive podcast, John Crist discussed 2 Samuel’s account of David and Bathsheba with his fellow podcasters and his girlfriend.

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