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Singer-Songwriter Bruce Cockburn Goes Incognito in Worship Band

Known for his moody folk-rock Billboard 100 hits from the 1980s and his stints playing with The Grateful Dead, Bruce Cockburn can also be found playing guitar for the local worship band.

‘The Jesus Music’ Explains the History of Christian Music, Church Resistance, and Why DC Talk Split

'The Jesus Music' film chronicles the birth of Christian Contemporary Music (CCM), spotlighting the struggles and successes of some of the industry's best-known artists.

Mars Hill Podcast Revives Old Video With Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, Mark Dever—And It Reveals a Lot

The most striking aspect of the discussion between Mark Driscoll, James MacDonald, and Mark Dever is arguably the condescending and aggressive attitudes Driscoll and MacDonald display toward their fellow church leader.

John Piper Weighs in on Whether God Recognizes the Marriage of Non-Christians

In a recent episode of the Ask Pastor John podcast, John Piper answered a listener question about whether the marriage of two non-Christians is legitimate in the eyes of God.

Thom Rainer Asked Church Leaders About Their Biggest Struggles. Read Their Responses.

On Sunday, former president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources Thom Rainer asked his Twitter followers to share one or two of the biggest struggles they're currently facing. Here's what they said.

Joel Osteen’s Megachurch Repays $4.4 Million in Pandemic-Relief Loans

Lakewood Church, led by celebrity pastor Joel Osteen, says it has fully repaid $4.4 million in pandemic-related loans.

Texas Executions Face Delays Over Religious Rights Claims

Executions in Texas face delays amid legal questions regarding Texas’ refusal to allow spiritual advisers to touch inmates and pray aloud as condemned individuals are being put to death.

French Actor Breaks Silence on Child Sex Abuse Within Church

At the age of eight, Laurent Martinez was sexually abused by a priest. Forty years later, he has chosen to make his story into a play, to show the devastating consequences and how speaking out can help victims of child sex abuse heal and rebuild.