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NFL quarterback Brock Purdy is crediting his Christian faith for a heart of gratitude and giving him confidence to lead his team. Purdy arose to starter after a series of injuries bumped him from his initial position as the third-string quarterback. In August 2021, Purdy told Sports Spectrum his “identity is in Jesus.” Purdy, 23,…

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Actor Chris Pratt said that he “wouldn’t change a thing” about his 2018 MTV Speech in which he told audiences that God loves them and stressed the importance of prayer. In a recent Instagram post, the “Jurassic Park” actor reflected on his speech after accepting the Generation Award at the MTV Movie & TV Awards. In…

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With everything happening in the world right now, many people think that we’re living in the End Times. However, “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist” puts you in the middle of what feels like the end of the world. The film is set six months after “Left Behind,” which follows a group of those left…

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Actor Richard Dreyfuss, famous for roles in movies like “Jaws” and “American Graffiti,” sat with Glenn Beck on his podcast to discuss his retirement from acting and his new passion: promoting teaching civics in schools. Although Dreyfuss “retired” from film acting in 2004, he has continued to appear in various roles throughout his 75 years.…

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The Oscar’s serve as one of the most anticipated award shows, leaving many viewers anxiously awaiting the release of the yearly Oscar nominees. This year’s nominees include films such as “All Quiet on the Western Front,” “The Banshees of Inisherin” and the sci-fi adventure film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” which leads the nominees with…

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Fans of “The Chosen” crashed the Fathom Events website after the series creator announced that the season 3 finale would be released in movie theaters on select dates. “The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins revealed that the final two episodes of season 3 will be in theaters at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Feb. 2 and Feb.…

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Christian singer Jeremy Rosado, a finalist on season 21 of “The Voice,” was a recently featured guest on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” where he boldly shared his faith. Rosado, who signed a major recording contract with Capitol Christian Music Group after his time on “The Voice,” was invited on Clarkson’s show to perform his new single…

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Actress Angela Bassett gave God all the glory after accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at the Golden Globe Awards. While accepting the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for her role as Queen Ramonda in the Marvel Studios feature, Bassett emotionally quoted…

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Mainstream artist M.I.A. recently opened up about her newfound Christian faith and shared details about the vision of Jesus that turned her life “upside-down” and compelled her to use her platform to share the “truth” she refuses to “censor.” In an interview with Relevant magazine, Mathangi “Maya” Arulpragasam, also known as M.I.A., shared more about a vision…

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Christian athlete Tim Tebow expressed his tendency to prioritize sports over his walk with Christ. He challenged thousands of young people gathered at Passion 2023 to live lives defined by a passion for sharing the Gospel with the lost. “I would humbly, this morning, challenge me, first and foremost, and maybe all of us, to…

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