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Actors Say They Were Unaware Their Voices Would Appear in Fox News’ Life of Jesus Podcast

Actors Say They Were Unaware Their Voices Would Appear in Fox News’ Life of Jesus Podcast

Fox News is facing growing backlash after several prominent actors, including Kristen Bell and Brian Cox, said they had no knowledge that their past voice performances would be used in the network’s forthcoming faith-based podcast, The Life of Jesus. The 52-episode series is set to launch on November 30 as part of Fox’s new religious […]

Adrian Drayton 27 November 2025

Dr Maina Talia Confronts Climate Denial at COP30

Dr Maina Talia Confronts Climate Denial at COP30

Dr Maina Vakafua Talia’s presence at COP30 in Belém stands out for its clarity and refusal to accommodate climate denial. As Tuvalu’s climate minister, on 30 September he used the summit to directly challenge the Trump administration’s rejection of climate science and its retreat from multilateral commitments. His criticism was not framed as diplomacy gone […]

Adrian Drayton 19 November 2025

YouVersion Marks One Billion Installs with Global Bible Month Celebration

YouVersion Marks One Billion Installs with Global Bible Month Celebration

YouVersion, creator of the world’s most popular Bible app, has reached a major milestone — one billion installs across its family of apps. The achievement comes during a record-breaking year for Bible engagement, reflecting a growing global hunger for Scripture and the power of technology to meet that need. Since launching in 2008, YouVersion has […]

Adrian Drayton 10 November 2025

The Making of New York City’s Youngest and Most Diverse Mayor

The Making of New York City’s Youngest and Most Diverse Mayor

If you’ve scrolled through social media in the past few days, you’re no stranger to the name Zohran Mamdani. And rightly so as he made global headlines by being chosen to be the newly elected Mayor of New York City, the financial capital of the United States.  With this historic win, Mamdani has become a global symbol of possibility. He didn’t just defeat former […]

Aditee Vora 7 November 2025

Altman Defends Plan to Introduce Adult Mode in ChatGPT, Sparking Debate Over AI Boundaries

Altman Defends Plan to Introduce Adult Mode in ChatGPT, Sparking Debate Over AI Boundaries

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that ChatGPT will soon allow adult-oriented content for verified users, describing the change as an effort to “treat adults like adults” while maintaining safeguards for minors. The policy shift, set to take effect in December 2025, will permit erotica and other mature themes within ChatGPT for users who complete […]

Adrian Drayton 22 October 2025

Hamas Releases 20 Israeli Hostages as Cease-Fire Brings Fragile Relief

Hamas Releases 20 Israeli Hostages as Cease-Fire Brings Fragile Relief

Hamas has released all 20 remaining living Israeli hostages under the latest cease-fire agreement, marking a rare moment of relief after months of conflict. The handover took place on Tuesday, following days of negotiations brokered by regional mediators. Israeli officials confirmed that all hostages were transferred into the custody of the International Committee of the […]

Adrian Drayton 14 October 2025

Evangelical Report Calls for Ethics to Guide Artificial Intelligence

Evangelical Report Calls for Ethics to Guide Artificial Intelligence

The Swiss Evangelical Alliance has released a 78-page report urging Christians to play an active role in shaping how artificial intelligence is used. The report warns that AI could be misused if left unchecked, but says it also holds great promise when guided by clear ethical standards. The paper, put together by a team of […]

Adrian Drayton 8 July 2025

James Gunn Faces Backlash Over Superman’s Immigrant Narrative

James Gunn Faces Backlash Over Superman’s Immigrant Narrative

Director James Gunn’s upcoming film Superman, set to release on July 11, 2025, has ignited controversy among conservative circles, particularly supporters of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement. The contention arises from Gunn’s portrayal of Superman as an immigrant, a perspective he defends as central to the character’s identity. In a recent interview with The Times, […]

Adrian Drayton 8 July 2025

A Mural in France Confronts America’s Immigration Shame

A Mural in France Confronts America’s Immigration Shame

Just days before American Independence Day, residents of Roubaix, a small industrial city in northern France, gathered around a newly unveiled mural that few could have expected. Painted across a crumbling brick wall on Rue de l’Espérance, the work shows the familiar figure of the Statue of Liberty—but with her face buried in her hands. […]

More Young Americans Are Leaving Denominations – Here’s What They’re Choosing Instead

More Young Americans Are Leaving Denominations – Here’s What They’re Choosing Instead

More young adults in the U.S. are walking away from denominational churches—and not necessarily from church altogether. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, 6.5 million more Americans are now attending nondenominational churches than they were a decade earlier. In the same period, mainline Protestant churches like the United Methodist Church and Evangelical Lutheran Church […]

Adrian Drayton 26 June 2025

Amy Grant Speaks Out Against HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts at Nashville Concert

Amy Grant Speaks Out Against HIV/AIDS Funding Cuts at Nashville Concert

Christian music icon Amy Grant used her recent concert to speak out against proposed cuts to HIV/AIDS relief funding. During a concert at a Nashville-area church, Grant paused between songs, pulled out her phone, and called the office of U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN). With her voice on speaker and the crowd listening, she left […]

Adrian Drayton 23 June 2025

Vale, Walter Brueggemann

Vale, Walter Brueggemann

Esteemed Old Testament scholar Walter Brueggemann died on Thursday, 5 June. He was 92. A theologian regarded for his originality, Dr Brueggemann published more than 100 books and inspired the ministries of countless people. He was William Marcellus McPheeters Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Columbia Seminary and was an ordained minister in the United […]

Jonathan Foye 23 June 2025

It’s Personal, Not Religious – Gen Z’s Quiet Turn Toward Jesus

It’s Personal, Not Religious – Gen Z’s Quiet Turn Toward Jesus

A growing number of young Americans say they’ve made a personal commitment to Jesus—without going to church, joining a denomination, or even calling themselves “Christian.” That’s the headline from Barna Group’s new State of the Church 2025 report, which shows a surprising shift in how Gen Z and millennials approach faith. Despite ongoing drops in […]

Adrian Drayton 23 June 2025

Dallas Jenkins Teams with Amazon for New Biblical Drama ‘Joseph of Egypt’

Dallas Jenkins Teams with Amazon for New Biblical Drama ‘Joseph of Egypt’

Dallas Jenkins, creator of the hit series The Chosen, is set to bring another major biblical story to screen, this time in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios. Titled Joseph of Egypt, the upcoming series will retell the dramatic Old Testament account of Joseph, a young man betrayed by his brothers and eventually elevated to the […]

Adrian Drayton 19 June 2025

Pope Leo XIV’s Election Signals a New Era for the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV’s Election Signals a New Era for the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church has made history with the election of Pope Leo XIV—born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago in 1955—the first pontiff born in the United States of America. A significant moment for the global Church, his election marks a notable shift in the Vatican’s geographic and cultural orientation. In his speech, given from St. […]

Faith-Based Korean Film Breaks U.S. Box Office Record

Faith-Based Korean Film Breaks U.S. Box Office Record

A new animated film about the life of Jesus has made box office history in the United States — and it’s not from Hollywood. The King of Kings, produced by Korea’s Mofac Studio and directed by CEO Jang Seong-ho, has earned $54.7 million since its April 11 U.S. release, officially overtaking Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite ($53.8 […]

Adrian Drayton 30 April 2025

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