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Sadie Robertson Huff recently addressed the backlash she received for going on a family trip to Disney World, saying she doesn’t agree with everything Disney stands for. The 26-year-old reality star and her mother, Korie Roberston, spoke about the social media criticism on a recent episode of Huff’s “Whoa, That’s Good” podcast. Huff urged Christians…

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According to Mattel, the upcoming Barney movie will likely be marketed for adults rather than for children. The movie is based on the popular 90’s show for pre-school aged children featuring a purple and green dinosaur. Mattel Films executive Kevin McKeon spoke with The New Yorker about the upcoming movie, saying it will be marketed…

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“The Voice” judge Gwen Stefani recently opened up about her faith, sharing that God helps her through the business of life. She told People Magazine, “It’s literally schedule, schedule, schedule. But there is a balance. For me, the only way that I’ve gotten this far is with my spiritual faith and being able to take…

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Starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, Brock Purdy, recently raised some eyebrows when he admitted that he still lives with a roommate in San Francisco. Speaking to “Today,” Purdy, who is 11-1 so far in his career starts with the 49ers, shared, “So I still have a roommate, one of the offensive linemen here.…

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Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton is reportedly fighting for her life in the ICU while battling a rare form of pneumonia. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared the news on her Instagram page with a photo of a SpotFund account that she started for Retton’s medical expenses. “Please help my mom continue to fight,” Kelley…

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Robert Griffin III (commonly referred to as RG3) is facing some scrutiny after comparing an LSU quarterback and Jesus. The controversial comment came when LSU faced off against Ole Miss in September. LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked by multiple defenders when RG3 made the eyebrow-raising remark. “They lifted that man up to the sky…

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Christian actress Jen Lilley, who stars on the NBC soap opera “Days of Our Lives,” recently announced that she’s leaving the show after years of playing a “manipulative” and “promiscuous” character, a role that taught her no one is too far beyond God’s reach. The 39-year-old devout Christian actress played the role of a troubled…

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Longtime “Big Brother” host Julie Chen Moonves is known for her successful television career, but she recently made headlines for another reason: her Christian faith. She recently released “But First, God: An Audio Memoir of Spiritual Discovery,” a project rooted in her faith discovery. She told CBN Digital, “When I finally found Jesus in 2018,…

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa recently had a tough outing against the Buffalo Bills. After a fast start to the season, Tagovailoa was 25-for-35 with 282 passing yards, a touchdown pass and an interception in the 48-20 loss. He was sacked four times. In the postgame conference, Tagovailoa was asked how his faith helped him…

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Angus Cloud’s mother, Lisa, recently opened up in an interview with People about the tragic loss of her son. Angus Cloud, best known for his breakout role in “Euphoria,” tragically passed away in July after an accidental overdose. He was only 25-years-old. In the interview, Lisa recounted the final moments she shared with Angus before…

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