Culture

Amazon Studios producing docuseries on Duggars, reality TV families' connection to Christian group
Amazon Prime Video is working on a docuseries about popular Christian reality TV families, including the Duggar family, and their connection to a conservative Christian organization Institute in Basic Life Principles.

TobyMac collaborates with Sheryl Crow on 'Promised Land'
The seven-time Grammy winner partnered with Crow to record two new versions of his hit single "Promised Land".

Big Daddy Weave bassist dies of Covid complications
Jay Weaver, one of the founding members of Christian band Big Daddy Weave, has died from Covid-19 complications.

Lysa TerKeurst announces divorce, standing 'firm' in faith despite pain
Bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst has announced she and her husband, Art, will be ending their marriage of nearly 30 years after he engaged in "chosen patterns of behavior that dishonor God and the biblical covenant of marriage."

Chris Tucker rejects $10 million for movie role over religious objections to content
Rapper Ice Cube has revealed that actor Chris Tucker, his co-star in the popular 1995 film "Friday," didn't appear in the sequels because of his Christian faith, turning down a $10 million to $12 million offer to portray a character known for cussing and smoking marijuana.

'Prayer is a constant in my life,' says Britney Spears
Britney Spears has credited prayer with getting her through the anguish of her conservatorship.

How the Bible shapes my writing
Writing fiction for me, far from being an escape from reality, is actually an exercise in engaging with reality

'This is spiritual warfare,' says Denzel Washington
Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington sees his Christian faith as underpinning everything he does in life.

The Jesus Music: How Christian music saved my soul
There was a causal chain of events between that Salvation Army brass band and my coming to understand the gospel message.

Kathie Lee Gifford likens today's cancel culture to McCarthyism
Kathie Lee Gifford has issued a blistering condemnation of both "cancel culture" and today's money-driven church, urging the Body of Christ to remember that the way of Jesus is one of kindness, humility and empathy.

Will Smith says success in life is down to his faith
Smith, who is back in movie theatres with his latest film "King Richard", discussed his faith during a sitdown interview with preacher and producer DeVon Franklin.

YouVersion Bible app reaches milestone 500 million downloads
"It's extremely humbling," says founder Bobby Gruenewald.

Kanye West courts controversy with Marilyn Manson appearance at Sunday Service
The presence of Marilyn Manson at Kanye West's most recent Sunday Service despite multiple sexual assault lawsuits has drawn an angry response from the shock rocker's accusers.

Squid Game and how the Church can use culture to share the Christian message
"The supernatural sociology of the Gospel has a real opportunity to shine in the midst of a Squid Game world," says Dr Krish Kandiah.

Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin drop 'VIP' ticket after criticism
Hillsong United and Chris Tomlin have removed a 'VIP' ticket option for an upcoming tour after being accused of commercialism.
Tyson Fury thanks his 'Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ' after beating Deontay Wilder
After retaining his heavyweight boxing title Saturday with an 11th-round knockout, British boxer Tyson Fury is giving God all the credit for having "raised" him to his feet during the fourth round of his fight against Deontay Wilder.