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Mark Burnett, Roma Downey tackle challenges of doing faith-based films
Mark Burnett, Roma Downey tackle challenges of doing faith-based films

Creating faith-based films and shows are no easy feat for Christian couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, and the two have admitted that they relied heavily on prayer and research in order to get the job done correctly.

Christian artist Matt Redman likens worship music to human nutrition
Christian artist Matt Redman likens worship music to human nutrition

Christian artist Matt Redman believes that people respond better to worship music when it is relevant, understandable, and accessible, and that is what he tried to do with his music in new album "Unbroken Praise."

Feelings can deceive, Benham twins say on Bruce Jenner transformation
Feelings can deceive, Benham twins say on Bruce Jenner transformation

The hearts of Christian twins Jason and David Benham truly broke when they found out that former Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner transformed into a woman named Caitlyn, and they say that his story sadly reveals the truth about America's broken perception of reality.

Joyce Meyer says Christians should ask selves: \'Am I putting God first?\'
Joyce Meyer says Christians should ask selves: 'Am I putting God first?'

People develop habits based on what they do every single day, and popular Christian speaker and author Joyce Meyer strongly believes that Christians need to make God a habit because His presence is vital in people's lives.

Why is Disney making a movie on Charles Darwin? Christian fans ask
Why is Disney making a movie on Charles Darwin? Christian fans ask

With all the possible characters, fictional or otherwise Disney can choose to be their next action star, the studio decided to go with Charles Darwin.

\'May God spare America from His judgment,\' says Franklin Graham
'May God spare America from His judgment,' says Franklin Graham

There has not been a church leader more outspoken than Reverend Franklin Graham about the United States Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage, and now that they have declared gay marriage as a legal right, he is praying that "God will spare America from His judgment."

Football star Russell Wilson: \'God is  going to put me where He wants me\'
Football star Russell Wilson: 'God is going to put me where He wants me'

The contract football star Russell Wilson has with his team Seattle Seahawks will soon come to an end, but the Christian athlete hopes to have it renewed for the 2015-2016 season.

\'A.D. The Bible Continues\' draws mixed reviews as 1st season ends
'A.D. The Bible Continues' draws mixed reviews as 1st season ends

"A.D. The Bible Continues" has just aired its season finale, with a lot of unanswered questions that would hopefully be answered in the next season of the faith-based drama series produced by Christian couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Why do some church leaders fail?  Pastor Shane Idleman offers answers
Why do some church leaders fail? Pastor Shane Idleman offers answers

Pastor Shane Idleman is pretty devasted after hearing that two of his "heroes" have fallen from grace within weeks, and the lead pastor of Westside Christian Fellowship in Lancaster, California seeks to understand why.

Kanye West designs book cover for his friend, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Kanye West designs book cover for his friend, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Mainstream hip-hop artist Kanye West has made some pretty controversial statements regarding faith and religion, and many people have fumed over his theories and comparisons to God. However, Kanye has always professed to be a Christian, and during his wedding to reality star Kim Kardashian, they were even wed by their good friend and Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.

Liberate Ministry closing down after founder admits extramarital affair
Liberate Ministry closing down after founder admits extramarital affair

Following his admission that he had an extramarital affair, Billy Graham's grandson Tullian Tchividjian has resigned from his position as senior pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, and now Liberate Ministry, which he has founded will reportedly close as well.

Lecrae says church needs to correct oppression, not just forgive it
Lecrae says church needs to correct oppression, not just forgive it

Christians have responded with so much love and forgiveness in light of the tragic Charleston church shooting in South Carolina, but Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae believes that the church must do more than just forgive.

Franklin Graham asks Christians to pray for end to ISIS reign of terror
Franklin Graham asks Christians to pray for end to ISIS reign of terror

American evangelist Franklin Graham has time and again slammed radical Islam for the terrifying acts of cruelty and punishment they are inflicting on people, and he is not stopping now.

Franklin Graham believes that every business should be \'gay-friendly\'
Franklin Graham believes that every business should be 'gay-friendly'

Reverend Franklin Graham earlier said that he will no longer be supporting Wells Fargo Bank and Tiffany & Co. because these two companies have started using same-sex couples in their advertisements, and he has also encouraged fellow Christians to boycott companies that promote moral decay.

\'Faith It Forward\' initiative hopes to  inspire people with stories of faith
'Faith It Forward' initiative hopes to inspire people with stories of faith

Everybody is already familiar with the concept of "paying it forward," so what exactly is "Faith It Forward?" "Faith It Forward" is a new initiative started by Congressman Randy Forbes, Founder and Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, according to Breaking Christian News.

Pastor joins Gay Pride Parade, labels Christians \'judgmental, deceptive, and manipulative\' in the name of God
Pastor joins Gay Pride Parade, labels Christians 'judgmental, deceptive, and manipulative' in the name of God

Pastor Adam Phillips believes in a theology that welcomes the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community. However, for thousands of years the church has believed that the Bible teaches homosexuality is a sin, and going against that theological history was something Phillips could not get himself to do for a long time, ensuring he kept quiet about his personal beliefs that contradicted traditional church teachings.