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"The Chosen" director Dallas Jenkins says that, rather than it becoming a substitute for the Bible, he has actually seen the show encourage people to engage with Scripture more than they were before. 

"The Chosen,” the hit TV series based on the life of Christ, has been a success for numerous reasons. One reason might be that the show was literally built on the Word of God. Unknown to the cast and viewers, Scripture verses exist beneath many painted walls of the Texas-based set.

At the Family Leadership Summit in Iowa over the weekend, conservative commentator Tucker Carlson shared insights he’s learned recently from reading through Scripture. Carlson, who admitted he’s not been a “particularly faithful or virtuous” person, said he decided to read through the Bible for Lent.

Florida Pastor Tom Ascol and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, are among those sparring about Uganda’s strict new Anti-Homosexuality Law, which reportedly stipulates life imprisonment and the death penalty in “aggravated” cases.

If someone who is in a same-sex marriage becomes a Christian, should the new believer leave that marriage? Author and speaker Rachel Gilson, who recently dealt with some controversy related to this question, tackled the topic on “The Confronting Christianity Podcast.”

Danica McKellar, who is known for playing Kevin Arnold’s love interest, Winnie Cooper, on “The Wonder Years,” is reading through the Bible and says she is “on track” to finish it this year.

Barna and its partners address teen Bible engagement in volume two of “The Open Generation” survey gauging the identity, values and views of teenagers globally.

To address a quarterback competition, University of Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh says he followed the example of the Bible’s wisest person: King Solomon. Faced with two strong QB contenders, Harbaugh has decided to let them each start one of the Wolverines’ first two games.