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After Exiting the Christian Music Industry, These Artists Engage Religion on Their Terms

After interrogating their beliefs, some onetime CCM artists are revisiting faith in some fashion, trying on elements they’d previously discarded and writing music for listeners who might be more spiritual than religious.

Controversial Pastor Doug Wilson Subject of New Podcast, ‘Sons of Patriarchy’

The creators say the Idaho pastor represents an increasingly mainstream biblical patriarchy movement with dangerous implications.

Lecrae, Justin Giboney, Cory Ruth Discuss Morality in Politics and Voting for Policies Over People

Christian hip hop artist Lecrae hosted Justin Giboney, a Christian who affiliates with the Democratic Party, and Cory Ruth, a Christian who affiliates with the Republican Party, on “The Deep End With Lecrae” to hear their views on various questions related to the 2024 presidential election.

Browns’ Jameis Winston Credits ‘Unwavering Faith, Ultimate Belief [and] Dependence on the Lord’ for Underdog Win

Cleveland Browns veteran quarterback Jameis Winston (30) used his pregame and postgame on-field interviews to proclaim his faith in Jesus.

Dallas Jenkins Announces Release Date for Season 5 of ‘The Chosen’

Dallas Jenkins, the creative mastermind behind "The Chosen," announced that Season 5 of the series will be released in theaters in April 2025.

Alabama Church Mourns Pastor, Allegedly Shot and Killed By Adult Daughter

Joy Tabernacle Full Gospel Church in Mobile, Alabama, is mourning the death of Pastor Robert Matthews. Police say the church leader was shot and killed last Sunday evening (Oct. 20) by his daughter, 36-year-old Charity Matthews.

Former Youth Pastor Convicted of Sexually Abusing Teen While Aboard an Airplane

A former youth pastor has been convicted of abusive sexual contact aboard an aircraft. Justin Baker, 41, was arrested March 14 after sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman on a flight from Burbank, California, to Seattle. 

Ralph Fiennes Talks About Papal Thriller ‘Conclave,’ Women’s Ordination

"Conclave," Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, dramatizes the Catholic process for choosing a new supreme leader in a film that has already won top prizes at multiple film festivals and seems well positioned for awards show season.