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Katy Perry sings church songs with Christian 'American Idol' contestant

"American Idol" judge Katy Perry tapped into her Christian singing roots on the competition Sunday, joining high school senior Drake McCain as he praised God with two classic gospel numbers.
Barbie at 60: instrument of female oppression or positive influence?

Barbie Millicent Roberts is, arguably, the original "influencer" of young girls, pushing an image and lifestyle that can shape what they aspire to be like. So, at 60, how is the iconic Barbie stepping up to support her fellow women and girls?
'Jesus is a real thing for me,' says Hailey Bieber

Supermodel, TV personality and newlywed Hailey Bieber, formerly known as Haley Baldwin, revealed that her true purpose in life is not to promote beauty or fashion but to reflect Jesus in the world.
The hidden message in the last words of Jesus: A BBC Lent series

A powerful story of forgiveness launches a BBC Radio 4 Lent series on Sunday themed around the idea of hospitality.
Faitheism: How can Christians and atheists learn to have better conversations?

'Faitheism: Why Christians and Atheists have more in common than you think' has just been republished in a new pocket-sized edition.
WWE star Roman Reigns says cancer remission is down to prayer of fans

'God's voicemail was full,' said the 33-year-old while announcing that his leukemia has gone into remission
Teenagers need a guardian to see pro-life movie but not to get an abortion

Pure Flix's new pro-life movie 'Unplanned' has been given an R rating requiring those 17 and under to be accompanied by a parent or guardian even though in many states, teenagers can access an abortion without any parental involvement
Keith and Kristyn Getty's new worship project challenges churches to re-connect with Psalms

Keith and Kristyn Getty are hoping their new worship project will re-ignite the church's passion for the Psalms and at the same time deepen their theological understanding of the themes contained in these beautiful passages of Scripture.
'Roe v Wade' star Jon Voigt says God is asking Christians to protect family values

Academy Award winner and star of the upcoming pro-life film "Roe v. Wade", Jon Voight, says God is asking Christians to protect family values.
'Paul: Apostle of Christ' star James Faulkner says he was filled with the Holy Spirit during filming

'Game of Thrones' and 'Downton Abbey' star James Faulkner says the Holy Spirit filled him when he took on the role of the Apostle Paul for the hit Christian movie
DC Comics pulls plug on Jesus comic series after over 230,000 people complain

A comic series that was to depict Jesus Christ coming back to earth as the sidekick for an all-powerful superhero has been axed after more than 230,000 people complained that it was 'blasphemous'.
Hillsong pastor Brian Houston commends Chris Pratt's 'bold faith in Jesus' after LGBTQ criticism

Pastor Brian Houston praised actor Chris Pratt for his "bold faith in Jesus" as he endured public attacks from actor Ellen Page for going to church.
The simple meme that nails liberal-conservative church divisions

There's an internet meme doing the rounds online at the moment that unintentionally tells you a lot about the divide in many major denominations.
Black Panther star Letitia Wright says God got her through crippling depression

Black Panther star Letitia Wright has revealed that her depression was so bad a few years ago that she nearly quit acting.
Chris Pratt denies belonging to 'infamously anti-LGBTQ' church

Social media was alight this week after actor Ellen Page posted several tweets denouncing Chris Pratt's church as being 'infamously anti-LGBTQ'.