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Vicars need to challenge us, like Jesus did. So how can they stop telling bad jokes and start telling good ones?
As we face the uncertainties of Brexit and Trump we all need a good laugh it seems. But there's much more to it than that. What can we learn from the art of stand-up? What has comedy got to offer and can stand-ups help us to reinvigorate the way we speak into the situations and challenges faced by our communities?

'Conan Exiles' gameplay guide: Getting to the Frozen North
"Conan Exiles" is getting its first expansion pack with the release of "The Frozen North" on Aug. 16 for PC and Xbox One.

'Thor: Ragnarok' news: Doctor Strange leaves Thor cryptic advice in new teaser; Odin appears in new poster
Doctor Strange pays Thor a visit in the latest "Thor: Ragnarok" trailer, leaving the Norse god a warning that lives up to the Doctor's name: strange.

'Wynonna Earp' season 2 spoilers: So much to do, so little time
Time is running out for the characters of "Wynonna Earp" when the season finale airs on Friday.

'Alaskan Bush People' season 8 news, cast update: Noah abandons his family? Ami starts cancer treatment in 'A New Chapter'
The latest episode of "Alaskan Bush People" featured the start of Ami Brown's treatment for lung cancer. Meanwhile, some fans were bothered by the rumor that Noah Brown has abandoned the family in the midst of their crisis.

'Jersey Shore' star Vinny Guadagnino reveals why he wasn't invited to Snooki's wedding
It has been three years since Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and Jionni LaValle tied the knot, but many are still confused why she did not invite "Jersey Shore" co-star Vinny Guadagnino to the wedding. Finally, Guadagnino is shedding some light on the matter.

'Mass Effect: Andromeda' news: No more single-player DLC planned
Developer BioWare Montreal has announced that it has no plans for further single-player downloadable content (DLC) just five months after the action role-playing game launched.

'ARK: Survival Evolved' release date news: Sony says no to PS4âXbox One cross-play
The dinosaur-centric survival game "ARK: Survival Evolved" is almost here. However, it will not sport a cross-platform play on PlayStation 4 because Sony will not permit it.

'Game of Thrones' season 8 sets production date, might not air until 2019
With "Game of Thrones" heading toward the end of the seventh season, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, who plays Ser Jaime Lannister, is now sharing more details about the show's future.

'Uncharted' movie plot details: Tom Holland-starrer could be the next 'Indiana Jones'
With fans eagerly waiting for the film adaptation of "Uncharted," director Shawn Levy has shared some in-depth details about it, including Nathan Drake's (Tom Holland) origin story and his aspirations for the film.

'Artifact' news: What is known about Valve's newest card game
Valve recently announced a new card game called Artifact that will be a most likely competitor of Hearthstone. Set in the same universe as Dota 2, the game was announced during The International in Seattle.

Taylor Swift's new album rumors: Is it coming out this Christmas?
Rumors speculate that Swift may release a new album this coming Christmas season. Since the release of 1989 back in 2014, Swift hasn't dropped any hints of releasing a new album just yet.

iOS 11 release date, features news: Security measures to be added in the next update
The iOS 11 may still be in its public beta testing stage, but users have already revealed some of the new security features on social media.

'No Man's Sky: Atlas Rising' update: Patch successfully addresses issues, adds hours' worth of new content
The "Atlas Rising" update of "No Man's Sky" has been released, and it has received positive feedback from players. After receiving mixed reviews upon its launch, the developers at Hello Games have given the game a major improvement with this new patch.

'Monster Hunter: World' updates: New gameplay trailer released, demo confirmed for Tokyo Game Show 2017
Capcom announced that "Monster Hunter: World" will be playable at the Tokyo Game Show later this year. Additionally, a new trailer showcasing a different area has been released.

'Dragon Ball FighterZ' release date, gameplay updates: New characters, story mode revealed
It has been revealed that "Dragon Ball FighterZ" will include both Super Saiyan Blue Goku and Vegeta, as well as Android 16 and Android 18. Along with the revelation of characters for Bandai Namco's upcoming fighting game, a new story mode called "What If" will provide a twist on the main story of the "Dragon Ball" universe.