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‘I Have My Issues With Jesus’—Kanye West Calls Out God for Not Answering Prayers While Labeling Himself a ‘God’

Jesse T. Jackson - March 20, 2024

Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, recently sat down with radio host Kurt Alexander, better known as Big Boy, to discuss his new album “Vultures” and the controversies that has followed him.

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Russell Brand Asks Followers Where He Should Go to Church, Says He Is Moving Toward Baptism

Jessica Lea - March 20, 2024

Russell Brand asked his followers for their opinions on where he should go to church, wondering if the different denominations matter and expressing his interest in baptism.

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Ryan Phillippe ‘Craving’ Relationship With God After Starring in Missionary Movie

Janna Firestone - March 20, 2024

"I wanted to have a relationship and understanding with God, and I was craving that," actor Ryan Phillippe recently said. "Since I started that journey, I have not been more at peace."

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SoCal Pastor Arrested for Allegedly Hiring Hitmen To Murder His Daughter’s Boyfriend

Dale Chamberlain - March 20, 2024

Southern California pastor Samuel Pasillas has been arrested for allegedly paying hitmen $40,000 to murder his daughter’s boyfriend. The attempt on the victim’s life was not successful.

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‘There Are Still So Many Things To Do,’ Pope Says in New Memoir Amid Resignation Rumors

Claire Giangrave - March 20, 2024

The new book, ‘Life: My Story Through History,’ is being published in Europe and the United States on the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’ tenure at the helm of the Catholic Church.

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New Catholic Spanish Language Record Label Seeks To Catch up to Christian Industry

Aleja Hertzler-McCain - March 20, 2024

Inspired by Pope Francis’ call to 'go out,' Juan Delgado and Pedro Rubalcava launched Via Cantus in February 2023.

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‘How Dare You!’—Mark Driscoll Shares the Story Behind His Most Controversial Sermon

Jesse T. Jackson - March 19, 2024

Mark Driscoll, the controversial pastor of The Trinity Church located in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently shared the story behind his most “controversial sermon ever.”

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Why Have Well-Known Worship Leaders Left Christianity? Allen Parr Explores Whether These 4 Reasons Are Valid

Jessica Lea - March 19, 2024

Ministry leader Allen Parr believes there are four common reasons why people (including several popular worship leaders) leave the Christian faith. Parr offered his views on the validity of those reasons, as well as advice for people who are doubting.

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Greg Laurie: Joe Rogan ‘Is Right’ To Say That We Need Jesus

Stephanie Martin - March 19, 2024

Pastor Greg Laurie said he agrees with a clip that went viral last month in which podcaster Joe Rogan said, “We need Jesus” and “now’s a good time” for him to return.

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Charles Stanley Institute To Be Launched by In Touch Ministries To Provide ‘In-Depth Biblical Instruction’

Dale Chamberlain - March 19, 2024

In Touch Ministries (ITM), founded by late preacher Dr. Charles Stanley, has announced the launch of the Charles Stanley Institute, a free online Christian learning platform.

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Ed and Lisa Young: How a 3,000-Pound Great White Shark Brings a Message of Hope

Jon D. Wilke - March 19, 2024

Two years after Ed and Lisa Young tragically lost their 34-year-old daughter in 2021 to substance abuse, Ed chartered a deep-sea fishing trip last December in memory of his daughter who "passionately loved to fish since she was young."

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Christian Musician Sherwin Gardner’s Viral Hit Song Surpasses 1 Billion TikTok Views

Adelle M Banks - March 19, 2024

‘It's like a prayer,’ Gardner said of his hit song. ‘God already kind of answered that — within the first two weeks of the year.’

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Was Jesus Vegetarian? New ‘Christspiracy’ Documentary Says Yes.

Kathryn Post - March 19, 2024

'He was one of the most hardcore animal activists,' one of the filmmakers told RNS.

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Jackie Hill Perry Tells Lecrae: ‘I Love People Enough To Tell Them the Truth’

Stephanie Martin - March 18, 2024

Author, artist, and podcaster Jackie Hill Perry joined Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae for a frank, wide-ranging conversation about faith and ministry.

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‘We Are Prepared for You To Be Unprepared’—Tennessee Church Sees 93 Spontaneous Baptisms

Janna Firestone - March 18, 2024

A spontaneous baptism on March 10 at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, just keeps going.

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Pastor Goes Viral After Calling Out ‘Blatant Racism and White Supremacy’ of Another Preacher

Dale Chamberlain - March 18, 2024

North Carolina pastor Samuel Burleson has gone viral after calling out another pastor for remarks that many would consider to be racist.

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‘The Chosen,’ Season 4, Extends Its Run in Theaters at a Discount Ahead of Easter

Jessica Lea - March 18, 2024

“The Chosen,” Season 4, is extending its run in theaters at a discounted price for the three days before Easter, good news for fans who missed seeing all or part of the newest season in theaters and are waiting for the episodes to reach streaming.

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Thousands of Churches Will Likely Close Down. What Happens to All That Real Estate?

Bob Smietana - March 18, 2024

Rev. Mark Elsdon's prediction of 100,000 church closings is based on the unrelenting math of religion in America—there are ever more church pews with not enough people to fill them.

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Poll: Most Americans Say Religion’s Influence Is Waning, and Half Think That’s Bad

Jack Jenkins - March 18, 2024

As the U.S. continues to debate the fusion of faith and politics, a sweeping new survey reports that most American adults have a positive view of religion's role in public life but believe its influence is waning.

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‘Be Careful’ With Worship Music From Bethel, Hillsong and Elevation, Says Ministry Leader Allen Parr

Jessica Lea - March 15, 2024

Ministry leader Allen Parr gave Christians four principles for godly worship and cautioned them against consuming worship music from Bethel, Hillsong and Elevation, although he did not say that people should avoid those groups entirely.

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