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‘Jesus Revolution’ Director Jon Erwin Dreams Big With New Faith-Based Studio, The Wonder Project

Wanting to reach the “enormous and underserved” faith-based audience, “Jesus Revolution” director Jon Erwin is partnering with entertainment-industry executive Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten to launch The Wonder Project.

Rob Reiner Documentary on Christian Nationalism Features Interviews With Prominent Evangelicals

Social media was in an uproar following the release of the trailer for a new documentary highlighting the dangers of Christian nationalism.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’s Plot To Ruin Christmas, and America

Andrew Torba, an ultraconservative web commentator, recently said that he turned on the radio a few weeks ago and discovered a secret war on Christmas.

Police Release Surveillance Video of Arizona Street Preacher Getting Shot, Suspect Still Unknown

Glendale police have released surveillance video that shows the moment when Hans Schmidt was shot in the head last month while he was street preaching.

Florida State QB Jordan Travis Focuses on God’s Plan Despite Injury and Playoff Snub

Quarterback Jordan Travis, a Heisman Trophy contender for much of the college football season, suffered a season-ending leg injury Nov. 18.

Elementary Students Use Church ‘Reverse Offering’ Money To Launch Campaign To Pay Off School Lunch Debts

A group of elementary school students in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has launched a campaign to pay off school lunch debts following a “reverse offering” given by Embrace Church to congregants. 

Pastor Steve Gaines Reveals His Cancer Has Spread to His Lungs

Steve Gaines, pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, shared in an update Wednesday, Dec. 6, that his cancer has spread to his lungs.

Votes on War Force Washington Democrats To Reckon With Faith, Conscience and Politics

‘Did I want to take that vote? No,’ Rep. Greg Landsman said of his recent vote to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

‘The Prince of Egypt’ Live-Action Musical Is Now Streaming

RNS spoke to Scott Schwartz, director of the musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed 1998 animated movie, about the West End production.

Flamy Grant Welcomed by Virginia Baptist Church; Protestor Holds Up Sign: ‘Watching Drag Queens Will Drag You to Hell’

Flamy Grant, the drag queen who attended this year’s Dove Awards alongside Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call) and Grace Baldridge (Semler), performed at a Baptist church in Virginia on Saturday.

‘God, You Are Good’—Steven Curtis Chapman Remembers Daughter Maria 15 Years After Her Tragic Death

Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife, Mary Beth, endured the unthinkable 15 years ago. They habr been open about their journey, and Chapman has said that life without Jesus "leads to hopelessness and utter darkness."

Lecrae’s ‘Prostitution Story’ Illustrates the Worth That All People Have

Hip hop artist Lecrae has decided to tell the “prostitution story” he referred to in the first episode of his new podcast, “Deep End with Lecrae.”

Bengals Player Hailed as a ‘Class Act’ for Kneeling to Pray for Injured Opponent

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson is being praised as a "class act" for his actions during the Dec. 4 Monday Night Football game.

SBC Executive Committee Emphasizes Autonomy in Amicus Brief Supporting NAMB Against Will McRaney Lawsuit

Another amicus brief has been filed on behalf of the SBC's Executive Committee, this time in the case of Pastor Will McRaney’s lawsuit against the North American Mission Board. 

Bishop Curry Hospitalized for Brain Bleeding After Fall in Syracuse

The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop Michael Curry was hospitalized in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday due to a brain bleed, provoked by a fall he took earlier in the weekend in Syracuse, New York.

Vatican To Unveil Nativity Scene Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Crèche

A life-size crèche representing the Nativity will be unveiled at St. Peter’s Square on Saturday (Dec. 9), celebrating the 800th anniversary of a Catholic tradition long since adopted by Christians across denominations.

‘Despacito’ Superstar Daddy Yankee Says He Is Retiring To Spread the Good News About Jesus

Daddy Yankee, the reggaeton performer known for hits such as “Gasolina” and “Despacito,” has announced that he is retiring from his career as a musician in order to live for Jesus Christ.

Lil Nas X, Creator of Satan Shoes, Teases Christian Music Release; Tyrese Warns, ‘Stop Playing With God’

Lil Nas X teased that he is leaving his “Old Town Road” for a new Christian one on Instagram last week, but Tyrese Gibson, the popular "Fast and Furious" franchise actor, warned him to “stop playing with God.”

‘2023 Has Been Hard’—Scott Sauls Reflects on ‘Chasing Platform, Power, Likes, Follows’ in First Blog Post Since Resignation

In his first blog post since resigning as pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, Scott Sauls reflected on Advent, influencer culture, and “chasing character more than chasing reputation.”

Armenian Christians Battle Developer To Keep Control of Their Corner of Jerusalem

A tiny Christian minority sitting on one of the Holy Land's most valuable pieces of real estate has rebelled against a real-estate deal that would sacrifice nearly 25% of its land in Jerusalem.

Rebecca McLaughlin on Whether Christians Can Agree To Disagree About Same-Sex...

Dr. Rebecca McLaughlin joins “The Stetzer ChurchLeaders Podcast” to talk about how church leaders can respond to common arguments that use the Bible to affirm same-sex relationships, the “why” behind God’s design for marriage, and the “beautiful and glorious vision” Christianity has for friendship.

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