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The popular Bible-based series “The Chosen” landed the latest cover of TV Guide, leaving creators ecstatic and fans raving about the decision. The cover for the popular magazine’s July 24 to August 13 release shows actor Jonathan Roumie dressed as Jesus Christ, with a caption calling the series a “surprising success.” The series celebrated the…

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Former Clemson star and current Denver Nuggets player Hunter Tyson is turning heads as he outperforms most players in the NBA Summer League. However, Tyson’s most rewarding trait is that he’s built his faith in Jesus. In a feature for the Clemson Tigers, Tyson said, “It wasn’t easy, and I had a growth period. A…

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Actor Kristoffer Polaha, who stars in the upcoming sci-fi action movie “The Shift,” thinks it’s time for Hollywood to create content that will inspire people to do good in the world, not evil. Through his years in the industry, the 46-year-old actor has seen a noticeable shift in the content being produced in TV and…

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Former Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson East is celebrating her third pregnancy with husband and former NFL player Andrew East. The pair shares two children together, Drew, 3, and Jett, 2, with baby number three on the way. Johnson told Today.com that they will be waiting to find out the gender of the baby. “We…

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The Super Bowl-winning coach of the Baltimore Ravens says he’s drawn to Christianity because of the peace and joy it brings and the historical evidence of Christ’s resurrection. John Harbaugh, who’s entering his 16th season as the Ravens’ head coach, told the Sports Spectrum Podcast that his passion for history led him to study the…

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Candace Cameron Bure shared an important lesson she learned from her friendship with the late Bob Saget while recording her podcast with singer Katy Nichole. Bure said about the message in Nichole’s new song, “You were talking about not letting that moment pass without telling someone that you love them and kind things about them…

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Sinéad O’Connor, the Irish singer whose discography includes hits like “Nothing Compares 2 U” and was dedicated to speaking out on various issues, has died at 56. Her family confirmed in a statement to RTE, saying, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinéad. Her family and friends are…

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“Oppenheimer” star Matt Damon recently revealed his promise to his wife, Luciana, that he would take a break from Hollywood with only one stipulation: if he got offered the role in “Oppenheimer” by Christopher Nolan, he would take it. The actor shared that he had made the promise to his wife, and soon after he…

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ABC has named its first golden years-era Bachelor. Gerry Turner, a 71-year-old man from Indiana, will lead the senior reality dating series, “The Golden Bachelor,” a spinoff of ABC’s long-running hit franchise “The Bachelor.” The show’s format will imitate the flagship dating show, except this time, Turner will search for love among a group of…

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Actor Nick Shakoour, who plays Zebedee on the hit show “The Chosen,” recently detailed an encounter with the Holy Spirit at the end of season three that took him from believing in God to understanding that Jesus is real. Shakoour, who plays an older fisherman who is the father of two of Jesus’ disciples, John…

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