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Hit faith-based movie Sound of Freedom gets UK release date
Hit faith-based movie Sound of Freedom gets UK release date

'All people of God must actively seek to help the oppressed,' says movie's star.

Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal
Few worship leaders avoid Hillsong, Bethel songs — despite controversies and scandal

A new study looked at how worship leaders pick music for services — at a time when a handful of megachurches dominate the market.

Demi Lovato's new pro-abortion 'Swine' song is 'evil' and 'demonic,' pro-lifers say
Demi Lovato's new pro-abortion 'Swine' song is 'evil' and 'demonic,' pro-lifers say

Pop superstar Demi Lovato has received pushback online from several influential pro-life commenters for her new crass pro-abortion anthem titled "Swine."

'Sound of Freedom' No.1 movie in USA; Faith-based film beats Disney's new 'Indiana Jones'
'Sound of Freedom' No.1 movie in USA; Faith-based film beats Disney's new 'Indiana Jones'

"Sound of Freedom" hit theaters on Tuesday, and due to the "Pay It Forward"technology used by Angel Studios, the true-life thriller, which was reported as tied with Disney/Lucasfilm's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," actually beat out the studio giant for the No.1 spot at the box office on Independence Day.

Big churches sound alike, little churches are the 'Wild West' of music, study finds
Big churches sound alike, little churches are the 'Wild West' of music, study finds

Worship professor Will Bishop said that focusing on the most popular worship songs can miss what churches are actually singing.

Strong start for Jesus Revolution in UK
Strong start for Jesus Revolution in UK

New Christian movie, Jesus Revolution, has brought in £100,000 in its first week in the UK.

How the 'Jesus Revolution' impacted the UK – and me
How the 'Jesus Revolution' impacted the UK – and me

Despite the 'Jesus Revolution' taking place in the United States, its ripples hit UK shores in a way that has had long-lasting effects on the British church.

Arnold Schwarzenegger says seeing loved ones again in Heaven is 'fantasy'
Arnold Schwarzenegger says seeing loved ones again in Heaven is 'fantasy'

"We won't see each other again after we're gone," said The Terminator star.

Martin Scorsese about to start making new film about Jesus
Martin Scorsese about to start making new film about Jesus

Award-winning director Martin Scorsese says he will make another movie about Jesus, a remark made during a conversation at the Vatican.

'The Chosen' director addresses Pride flag row
'The Chosen' director addresses Pride flag row

Amid reports over the appearance of an LGBT pride flag on the set of the Christian series "The Chosen," creator and director Dallas Jenkins says he is willing to hire individuals who do not share his spiritual views and doesn't enact tight restrictions on how they can express themselves.

Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'
Jill Dillard says she didn't make any money from '19 Kids and Counting'

The couple have appeared together in a new documentary, Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets, a four-part series premiering on Amazon Prime on Friday.

It is Well with My Soul: a new musical
It is Well with My Soul: a new musical

A new musical sets out to tell the story of those behind this beautiful and timeless hymn.

Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music
Festival celebrates diverse contribution of gospel music

"Much modern mainstream music, as well as many genres of music of black origin, owe their origins and inspirations to gospel music. However, these roots often go unacknowledged and unrecognised," organisers said.

Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary
Carl Lentz admits to 'major lies' in teaser trailer for new Hillsong documentary

Carl Lentz is facing up to the scandal that brought down his leadership at Hillsong New York City.

AI is exciting – and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology
AI is exciting – and an ethical minefield: 4 essential reads on the risks and concerns about this technology

If you're like me, you've spent a lot of time over the past few months trying to figure out what this AI thing is all about.

Andrew Lloyd Webber hopes coronation anthem will be sung in churches
Andrew Lloyd Webber hopes coronation anthem will be sung in churches

Composer Lord Lloyd-Webber hopes his specially commissioned anthem for the coronation of King Charles III will be sung in churches.