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A Christian teenager who auditioned for “American Idol” recently advanced in the competition after singing a powerful song about sin, God, and truth. Jennifer Jeffries, a 17-year-old senior in high school from Starkville, Mississippi, is the youngest of nine children. She appeared on the reality singing competition, performing an original song called “Change My Ways.”…

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A “Saturday Night Live” skit told the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and featured a Bible verse, leaving one former cast member to wonder if this is the first time the popular sketch comedy show has shared the “Gospel” message. An over 4-minute skit called “Church on Vacation” recently aired on…

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Almost one-third of the viewers of the Bible-based hit show “The Chosen” aren’t Christians, according to new data that shows the impact and reach of a show that had humble beginnings but is now available on major platforms like Prime and Netflix. The series launched in 2017 but grew into viral status during the pandemic.…

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Eight-year-old Kinsley Murray has gained attention for her passionate rendition of the national anthem at a recent Pacers game against the Toronto Raptors. Murray, who was decked out in a red white and blue sparkly dress, first sang “O Canada” before singing her confident version of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The 8-year-old sang her version of…

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