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Emmy Award-winning actor Paul Walter Hauser recently shared his powerful story of getting sober and fixing his marriage on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Hauser, who won an Emmy for his portrayal of infamous serial killer Larry Hall in the true crime miniseries “Black Bird,” also took a moment to give a shoutout to…

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LeBron James has now been an All-Star for more than half of his entire lifespan. The 39-year-old was named an NBA All-Star for the 20th time, a new NBA record. The previous record was 19, held by fellow Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, whom he also surpassed last year to become the NBA’s all-time…

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Tony Dungy, former NFL defensive back and famed football coach, recently spoke in an interview with CBN News about the biggest lesson he believes God taught him throughout his decades-long football career. “Our mother’s favorite verse in the Bible that she passed on to us was Matthew 16:26: ‘What would it profit a man if…

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The 66th Annual Grammys concluded on Sunday and Christian rapper Lecrae won big, taking home two awards. Lecrae, 44, bagged the award for Best Contemporary Christian Album for his album, Church Clothes 4, and best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for his song “Your Power” featuring Tasha Cobb. Lecrae has two other Grammy wins under his…

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In a recent social media video, podcast host and comedian Russell Brand said that he finds Christianity and Jesus Christ increasingly important as he grows older and wants a “personal relationship with God.” Brand said in a video, which he filmed while kneeling on a yoga mat, “The reason I wear a cross is because…

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Several of the most successful NFL coaches and players have opened up recently about the role faith has played in their careers and lives. On “Fox & Friends,” NFL Hall of Famer Anthony Munoz said, “My heart overflows with joy. I have that same relationship with Jesus. I’m going on 46 years, and to hear…

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Actress Lauren Graham, known for her roles in “Gilmore Girls” and “Parenthood,” has joined the cast of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company’s upcoming faith-based holiday theatrical release “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” The feature adaptation of Barbara Robinson’s book, directed by “The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins, recently concluded production and is set to hit theaters…

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes credited God after advancing to his fourth Super Bowl in five years, while the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy gave glory to the Lord after his team also advanced to Super Bowl LVIII. In a post-game interview with CBS, Mahomes said that God put obstacles in his team’s…

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Hallow, the Christian prayer app, recently announced that the company will have its first-ever Super Bowl commercial during Super Bowl LVIII on Feb.11, with the release of a teaser video. The 30-second ad will feature actors Mark Wahlberg and Jonathan Roumie. It’s scheduled to air shortly before halftime during the game between the San Francisco…

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As Dan Akroyd said in “The Blues Brothers,” actor Jonathan Roumie is “on a mission from God.” Roumie, a devout Catholic, told CBN News that he sees his work playing Jesus on the hit series “The Chosen” as ministry.  Roumie said it’s “completely humbling to be even in the same sentence as Jesus.” He said,…

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