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Cory Asbury takes down shirtless photo after backlash

Christian singer Cory Asbury has taken down a shirtless picture of himself after receiving criticism that it lacked modesty and could be a stumbling block for others.

Biblical animation ‘David’ heads to UK and Ireland after $88m global success

Animated biblical film ‘David’ is heading to cinemas across the UK and Ireland on August 21, following a successful international run that has brought in almost $88 million at the global box office.

What 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' teaches us about sacrifice, grace and goodness

The latest Spider-Man film may not be a Christian movie, but it reflects many biblical themes like sacrifice, redemption and hope.

5 biblical themes Christians can reflect on in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’

‘The Odyssey’ is not a Christian work but like many great works of literature, it wrestles with questions that are deeply human - and therefore resonate with truths that Scripture addresses more fully.

AI is an evangelistic opportunity but Christians must shape its future, summit hears

Artificial intelligence is creating fresh opportunities for evangelism, but Christians must help shape the technology's future before it is defined by those with "very different values", leaders at the Missional AI Summit in London said.

Mel Gibson warned Passion screenwriter 'Satan's going to come after you'

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter Randall Wallace said a conversation he had with Mel Gibson about making a sequel to "The Passion of the Christ" came with an unexpected warning.

Worship leader Brian Doerksen dies from stage 4 cancer

The man behind worship hits like “Come Now Is The Time To Worship" has passed away at the age of 60.

Erling Haaland buys historic Christian manuscript, donates it to local library

Haaland bought the manuscript together with his father, who was also a professional footballer in his day.

Why integrity matters: Lessons from William Wilberforce

Christian Today spoke with Holy Trinity Clapham Rector, Rev Jago Wynne, to hear his thoughts on what integrity looks like from a biblical perspective and why he looks to William Wilberforce for inspiration.

Imprisoned executive who inspired Matt Damon movie credits God with turning his life around

Mark Whitacre, who was portrayed by Matt Damon in a movie about his life, said, "God took my life from ashes to beauty".

Slight rise in religious programmes on TV last year

The BBC is behind nearly all the religious programmes available on British TV.

Archbishop of York calls for better representation of faith in the media amid concerns over religious illiteracy

The Archbishop of York has warned that widespread religious illiteracy is leaving Britain less able to understand global events, its own history and the communities that make up modern society, calling for faith to be represented more accurately across the media.

BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world