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Franklin Graham Is ‘Glad NBC Is Facing Some Backlash’ for Deleting CJ Stroud’s Praise to Jesus

In C.J. Stroud's Jan. 13 post-game interview with NBC, the Houston Texans’ rookie quarterback praised "my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.” Now, NBC is under fire for editing those comments out of the interview.

Joel Osteen Celebrates As Lakewood Church Pays Off $100 Million Loan

Pastor Joel Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston is celebrating a milestone achievement for the church. The congregation has paid off a $100 million loan that was used to renovate the church's facility.

After 20 Years, Terry Mattingly Bids Farewell to GetReligion

For the last 20 years, Terry Mattingly has been best known as editor of GetReligion.org—a website dedicated to promoting and critiquing religion coverage in the mainstream media.

Open Doors 2024 Watch List Highlights Persecution of Sub-Saharan African Christians

In its annual list detailing countries of concern when it comes to persecution against Christians, Open Doors International highlighted outbreaks of violence against sub-Saharan African Christians.

Chicago Pastors Help the City Grapple With Flood of Migrants

Advocates for Chicago migrants, especially community organizers in more vulnerable neighborhoods, have pushed back against attempts to pit two marginalized groups against each other.

‘I’m Slightly in the Place of Terror’—Greta Gerwig Admits She’s ‘Intimidated’ by ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’

When Greta Gerwig accepted the director role for Netflix's upcoming "The Chronicles of Narnia" films, she was expecting to relive her childhood. What she didn't expect was to be "intimidated" by the project.

Should We Drink Coffee in Church? John Piper Gets to the ‘Heart of the Matter’

On Monday, Jan. 15, Pastor John Piper addressed his tweet questioning whether it is appropriate to drink coffee in church, saying he wanted to cut to “the heart of the matter."

The Babylon Bee Again Accused of Racism Following Joke About Vivek Ramaswamy

Christian satire site The Babylon Bee is facing backlash for a joke about former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that critics are characterizing as racist.