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Carson-Newman University, a storied institution in lower-level college football, is witnessing a profound spiritual revival within its football program. This week, 31 players from the team took a significant step in their faith journey by being baptized in Mossy Creek, a historic and cherished landmark on the university’s campus in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The event,…

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Comedian and actor Russell Brand recently announced that he’s going to be baptized, the culmination of his months-long public wrestling with the principles of Christianity. Brand said in a video he posted to X, “This Sunday, I’m taking the plunge. I’m getting baptized.” Brand said he’s heard baptism explained to him as “an opportunity to…

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Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D, who was baptized last October and is known for her role on the reality series “LA Ink,” discussed the challenges and criticisms she’s faced as a “goth” Christian in a recent episode of “This Past Weekend” podcast with stand-up comedian and podcaster Theo Von. The artist, whose real name…

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WWE legend Hulk Hogan has been baptized. The 70-year-olf former wrestler shared that he was baptized at Indian Rocks Baptist Church in Florida and shared videos and photos from his ceremony on his Instagram. The video shows Hogan being submerged in a small pool of water before he emerges, flashing a smile. He captioned the…

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