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Adora Perez is facing an eleven-year sentence for a stillbirth authorities said was caused by her drug use. Now, a high stakes legal battle over her case may define the future of the abortion debate in the U.S.
Over the weekend, author and preacher Beth Moore delivered the rare Twitter thread that seemed to actually matter, taking on Trumpism by name and setting the internet on fire as she did it.
'Black Panther II' will happen, but Boseman's role won't be recast. We break down the possible futures of the franchise. Also, a look at the state of the death penalty in the U.S. and FKA Twigs' lawsuit against Shia LeBeouf shines a light on domestic abuse.
Some new data from Bible Gateway on what issues drove us to the Bible this year ...and what we found there.
Kenneth Copeland's prosperity gospel preaching may not be sound doctrine, but it makes for surprisingly good heavy metal music fodder.
Kyle Korver, Sterling Brown, Anthony Tolliver, Marco Belinelli and Jonathan Isaac accepted an invitation from the Vatican to meet with the Pope and talk about the year in justice.
A new study shows that Republicans who consider Fox News their primary source of information see the world very differently than people who don't, and that goes for who they think faces discrimination in the U.S. too.
Last weekend, CNN's Jake Tapper saw an offhand comment about Christmas ignite a firestorm. Business as usual for the War on Christmas.
As the COVID-19 pandemic sets new records in the U.S., it's time for Americans to redouble their efforts to social distance and flatten the curve.
Ryan Burge, assistant professor of political science as Eastern Illinois University, gives us his analysis of the initial data about whether or not white evangelicals turned up for Trump again in this year's election.
Meet Holy Ghost Stories, the spooktacular Christian music project you didn't know you needed.
A video circulated by an account run by President Donald Trump's campaign this week appeared to show Joe Biden fumbling for words at the mic. But he was actually quoting Pope Francis.
Sam Collier is planting a new Hillsong Church in his hometown of Atlanta. He joins RELEVANT News to talk about his vision for the city and his journey to being the first African-American lead pastor of a Hillsong Church.
Planned Parenthood received a record amount of federal funds over the 2018-2019 fiscal year, despite Trump's vows to defund it entirely.
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Producer Benny Blanco joined Justin Bieber on 'SNL' for a new single called 'Lonely,' which gets bracingly real about the dark downsides of being a global superstar. We break it all down (and check out a clip) on RELEVANT News.
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In light of the recent coronavirus outbreak at Redding, California, megachurch Bethel, we look at what major faith leaders are saying about whether or not congregations should be gathering in-person again.
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Tobe Nwigwe's new commercial for Apple and the NBA is a huge accomplishment for the rising star, but it's far from his only one. In fact, almost no other artist is doing a better job of speaking into the current moment.
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Tobe Nwigwe’s got a cool new Apple commercial. Also, the SBC is condemning white supremacy and Chrissy Teigan and John Legend mourn a tragic loss.
The President refuses to condemn white supremacy, Marvel has found its newest superhero and we’ve got our first look at Steven Yeun’s ‘Minari.’
Three women have come forward with claims against the late Ravi Zacharias. Also, Trump apparently makes fun of evangelicals when they’re not around and Chadwick Boseman fought hard for equal pay for his woman co-star.
The Billy Graham Association is part of the Trump Taxes story. Also, the Democrats are accused of an anti-Catholic bias and Billie Eilish has a documentary on the way.
Hillsong United has dropped an album of previously unreleased material and Wayne Grudem defends his support of President Trump.
We’ve got our first real look at Sorkin’s likely Best Picture contender. Also, a new study links spirituality with civic mindedness and Christian leaders speak up about the Breonna Taylor case.
A grand jury will not directly charge any of the cops involved in Breonna Taylor’s death with her killing. Also, a church is suing to re-open during the pandemic and Africa has avoided predicted nightmare scenarios.
A new poll says that Americans are losing confidence in a COVID vaccine. Also, the pandemic has been kind to U.S. billionaires and a bat invasion may be headed our way.
Jim Caviezel says Jesus is coming ...to a theater near you and Trump’s Supreme Court nominee is under the microscope for her religious beliefs.
Justin Bieber has a new song with Chance the Rapper called ‘Holy,’ Trump is moving to ban TikTok in the U.S. and we’ve got a new look at the upcoming TV show about James Comey.
‘SNL’ will be back in time for election season and they’re bringing in the big guns for Biden. Also, John MacArthur will continue to hold in-door church services and the CDC releases some troubling new stats about COVID-19.
A new study suggests an alarming trend in how much Americans understand about the Holocaust. Also, some troubling allegations about how immigrant detainees are being treated and a church in Chicago is making a huge difference.
A new study says Christians are growing less concerned about racism in America. A Maryland church is devoting itself to reparations and we’ve got our first look at the next season of The Mandalorian.
Black Lives Matter fires back at Pat Robertson. Also, some new revelations about the possibility of life in space and a new look at Aaron Sorkin’s next movie.
‘The Fast and the Furious’ is headed to space, a new study shines a light on how faith is passed down over generations and remembering the teachers lost to the coronavirus.
Regina King has unveiled the first look at ‘One Night in Miami’ and a new study reveals that BLM protests are overwhelmingly peaceful.
Best Picture contenders have some new rules to deal with if they want a shot of an Oscar, and we’ve got our first look at ‘Dune.’
A Bible signed by President Trump is for sale. The details of a supposed giant human trafficking sting in Georgia are more complicated than they seem and we’ve got our first look at Frances McDormand’s new movie.
Another unarmed Black man has been killed in New York state. Also, Eric Metaxas is accused of punching a protestor and we’ve got a new Bond trailer.
Christian opinions on sex are shifting rapidly, as are their thoughts on Jesus. Also, ‘The Mandalorian’ announces its return.
Ryan Coogler has written a powerful tribute to his friend Chadwick Boseman. Kyle Rittenhouse is collecting a huge sum in Christian donations and we’ve got our first trailer for ‘Faith Based’.
Vice President Mike Pence mashed Hebrews 12 up with some patriotic buzzwords for the RNC. And pro teams and athletes are going on strike for racial justice.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in a shooting during a night of protests in Wisconsin. Drake’s new album artwork looks awfully familiar and we’ve got a new song from Bethel Music.
Melissa Fumero is taking on whitewashing for the Brooklyn Nine-Nine remake. Falwell is officially out at Liberty and the West Wing will reunite for a new special.
Protests are erupting after another Black man has been shot by police. Stunning allegations emerge against the Falwells and we’ve got our first look at the new Batman.
Tim Keller engages in a compelling online debate. Jamie Foxx shows off his biblical chops. And we’ve got a new show in the works from John C. Reilly.
The DNC undermines its own credibility and we’ve got our first look at the new Sophia Coppola movie.
Netflix has axed ‘The Patriot Act.’ Joe Biden is enjoying early evangelical support and the feds have new guidelines on how much men should drink.
A stunning new CDC report says young adults are suffering an enormous pandemic toll. Sorting fact from fiction in the Post Office discourse and Avatar: The Last Airbender loses its creators.
Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson square up for a faith-soaked fight for the ages. Meanwhile, new polls show things haven’t changed much for Christians’ view of Trump in the last four years.
Beth Moore turns in a must-read Twitter thread. The Southern Baptist Convention is weighing a name change. And we’ve got a new song from Sufjan.
Joe Biden’s historic veep nominee has a surprising faith backstory. And we take a look at a viral video of a Bible burning.
Lauren Daigle has a ‘Today Show’ performance in the works. A Tennessee church is hosting an unlikely guest and ‘The Fresh Prince’ is getting a reboot.
Sean Feucht is holding outdoor worship concerts in defiance of COVID-19 guidelines. A Liberty group is calling for Falwell to be permanently removed and we’ve got our first look at Steve McQueen’s new project.
Kanye indicates that his run is actually about sabotaging Joe Biden’s campaign. A YouTube account of old classics is going viral. And we’ve got our first trailer for ‘Judas and the Black Messiah.’
Nia DaCosta will be Marvel’s first Black woman filmmaker. The NRA is facing a serious legal threat from the New York AG. and we’ve got our first look at the next Charlie Kaufman movie.
An ordained minister pulled off one of the most shocking primaries in recent years. Jerry Falwell Jr. has responded to that Instagram post. And we’ll get to watch ‘Mulan’ at home after all.
Thousands of casualties are being reported following a blast in Lebanon. The fallout continues from Falwell’s bizarre post. And Taylor Swift sets a handful of records.
The Liberty President is under scrutiny again. QAnon continues to grow among Christian groups. And we’ve got our first look at Netflix’s next original movie.
Beyonce’s brand new visual album has arrived. Billie Eilish has released a new single and Rep. John Lewis has been laid to rest.
The Black Panther party will be the subject of a new movie starring Daniel Kaluuya and a Southern Baptist minister has resigned amidst controversy.
George R. R. Martin’s self-imposed deadline is up and fans aren’t happy. A popular megachurch pastor is stepping down amidst controversy and a new poll sheds some light on how Christians feel about the Bible.
Eric Metaxas claimed that Jesus was a white guy, for some reason. A doctor promoted by Trump has some questionable medical claims and ‘Watchmen’ leads the way for Emmy nominations.
Google is preparing for a long haul with COVID-19. John MacArthur’s church meets in defiance of social distancing guidelines. And Yoho is out from Bread for the World.
Bread for the World speaks out about its board member’s treatment of AOC. A new study says Christian millennials love speaking in tongues. And Ta-Nehisi Coates is headed to HBO.
Billie Eilish discusses her past “religion” phase with her dad. A Christian lawmaker is accused of calling AOC an obscenity. And Taylor Swift is back with a surprise album.
A ‘Lando’ series may be headed to Disney+ with Donald Glover. DeVon Franklin has inked a major deal with CBS. And Twitter is cracking down on conspiracy theories.
Beyonce has a first peek of her next visual album experience. Twitter decides which Christian phrases have got to go. And Elon Musk muses about the future of streaming music.
Kanye West is taking heat for strange ideas. The UN says air conditioners are making the world worse and the CDC begs Americans to start wearing masks.
Lecrae has a new single out with John Legend and a spooky rumor about Canada throttling religious freedom turns out to be a fake.
A kid who rushed into harm’s way to save his sister got a present from Captain America himself. Some good news in the rush to find a coronavirus vaccine. And a frightening prediction about a looming American homelessness crisis.
Kanye West has ended his presidential run. A Black teenager was thrown in juvenile detention for not doing her homework. And a ‘Wishbone’ movie is finally on the way.
Christian refugee resettlement has plummeted under Trump. A megachurch showed political conspiracy theories on Sunday morning and Lecrae explains why he left his cushy contract.
Washington’s NFL team is dropping its controversial name and Chance the Rapper is supporting Kanye West’s presidential bid.
The Supreme Court has made a historic decision about Oklahoma and Sufjan Stevens has released another new song.
Kanye West opens up about how his faith is informing his White House bid. The Avett Brothers return with a new single. And tragedy seems to have hit ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera.
Pharrell has a new gospel music docuseries in the works for Netflix. ICE announces new rules about international students in the U.S. and an important reminder from Tom Hanks.
Colin Kaepernick is teaming with Disney for new shows about racial justice. Breonna Taylor’s family lawyers have some new allegations about her tragic death and the film world loses an icon.
Sufjan Stevens has announced a brand new album and the Supreme Court has handed a win to religious conservatives and we’ve got a new Christian-centric Kanye track.
We’ve got our first look at Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming movie about her life. The Supreme Court has weighed in on a huge abortion case. And Jim Gaffigan will star in a movie about an American revival.
Colorado will re-examine the case of a Black man who died in police custody last year. Young people are fueling a new surge of COVID-19 infections. And the Pirates of the Carribean will set sail again.
Two actors are relinquishing their roles voicing mixed-race characters on animated shows. Another iconic country band is changing its name. And COVID-19 may have infected way more people than we thought.
‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ is starting its new season from scratch. Most Americans are still uncomfortable with the idea of going back to church. And we’ve got a new single from Lecrae.
Tina Fey is apologizing for multiple instances of blackface in ‘30 Rock.’ Younger white evangelicals aren’t wearing facemasks as much as everyone else. And a surprising announcement from Mississippi Baptists.
Two rising stars of Liberty’s football program are out, citing leadership issues at the school. Also, President Trump’s white evangelical support is getting shaky and we’ve got our first look at the ‘Hamilton’ movie.
Ian Holm, the beloved star of ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Chariots of Fire’ has passed away. Also, Jamie Foxx has lined up a new project and Juneteenth celebrations are underway across the U.S.
The Supreme Court has handed Dreamers a monumental victory. Phoebe Bridgers has returned with a new album and a beloved book series is getting the big screen adaptation.
A new Gallup Poll finds that American pride has broken an unfortunate record. Quaker Oats has made a long-awaited decision. And the new ‘Candyman’ remake has a haunting short film.
Louie Giglio apologizes for “white blessing” comments. Beyonce makes a rare public statement. And ‘30 Rock’ is making a return.
Chance the Rapper called out a few pastors trying to minimize racism and a black pastor was arrested after he called 911.
Louisville has passed a new law banning “no-knock” warrants. An iconic Batman writer has passed away. And Anthony Mackie has a powerful message about the importance of voting.
The Louisville PD is under fire for their incident report of Breonna Taylor’s death. A Liberty U star made a surprising announcement. And NASCAR lowers the boom on the confederate flag.
Jordan Peele’s company is making a huge donation. President Trump isn’t seen as very religious by voters. And ‘Gone With the Wind’ is getting some fresh context.
Leon Bridges’ new song chronicles the pain of racism. The SBC President has released a message in support of Black Lives Matter. And the creator of ‘Veggie Tales’ is checking his privilege.
The BTS Army stepped up for Black Lives Matter. Minneapolis has a radical new idea for policing. And Tim Keller makes a sobering announcement.
A famous D.C. street has a new name and some well-known anthems are charting again in the wake of the week’s protests.
The case into the police-involved shooting death of Breonna Taylor is being re-opened. Also, the statue of Robert E. Lee is coming down and Chance the Rapper is quoting a famous theologian.
Derek Chauvin’s charges for his involvement in George Floyd’s killing will be increased. Also, Minnesota is taking on its police department and Dharius Daniels brings some perspective on the spiritual dimension of racism.
A priest who was forcibly removed from a church for Trump’s photo op is speaking out as protests continue. And ‘Just Mercy’ is now free to rent.
Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz sits down with Bishop T.D. Jakes for a vital conversation. Also, we take a look at how other Christian leaders are reacting to the nationwide protests.
The COVID-19 pandemic has passed a grim milestone. Trump is readying a new executive order against social media companies. And Pastor Rick Warren makes a surprise announcement.
Twitter is trying out a new factchecking feature. And an old speech from Toni Morrison feels new in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.
George Floyd’s death spurs called for justice. A man is asking Twitter to delete Trump’s false tweets about his late wife. And a Christian singer comes clean about his faith.
The new trailer for ‘Tenet’ is here, but when will the movie release? Also, Hillsong UNITED’s video for ‘Another in the Fire’ finds the crew in quarantine.
Quarantine is sending all your favs back to the studio to record new music. ‘The Mandalorian’ season two picks up a new cast member. And a Christian scientist gets a prestigious award.
The Obamas’ virtual commencement ceremony has a stacked lineup. We’ve got a look at Will Ferrell’s new Netflix comedy. And casting is underway for the ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’ prequel.
We look back at the ministry of esteemed apologist Ravi Zacharias. Also, a bombshell from the Roe V Wade debate and a fond farewell to an iconic center of Christian literature
Chadwick Boseman shines in the trailer for Spike Lee’s Vietnam War epic. A new poll says two-thirds of Christians see the pandemic as a sign from God. And Al Mohler is walking back an old interview.
Michael B. Jordan will tackle Methuselah for Danny Boyle. Lecrae is delaying his album, which was supposed to drop today. And we’ve got a trailer for Ethan Hawke’s religious historical drama.
Chance the Rapper has a concert headed your way. A new study says men don’t like wearing masks and we’ve got a new song from Elevation Worship’s latest album.
Hailey Bieber opens up about being half of the most influence-y marriage on the planet. A new study says pastors and churchgoers disagree on the ideal sermon length and we’ve got a trailer for Netflix’s Jeffrey Epstein series.
Disney+ will take Broadway’s ‘Hamilton’ to the comfort of your own home. The family of Breonna Taylor wants answers and justice for her death. And Zoom church finally gets the SNL treatment.
Paul Vasquez, who rocketed to fame as the “Double Rainbow Guy” has passed away. Also, Christian leaders are calling on Congress to protect elections and there’s a ‘National Treasure’ TV show in the works.
Questions swirl about the lack of arrests in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Also, a rare lunar event is coming our way.
Tom Cruise is apparently taking Hollywood to the final frontier. An Ohio lawmaker is using the Bible as an excuse to forego a facemask. And the latest song from For King & Country is here.
Taika Waititi will become the first person of color to direct a ‘Star Wars’ movie. Also, the ‘Tiger King’ adaptation has found its Joe Exotic and we look back on the legacy of Rachel Held Evans.
HBO debuts its first trailer for ‘Lovecraft Country.’ President Trump’s favorability ratings among Christians is taking a dive. And we talk about the casting of Disney’s upcoming ‘Hercules’ remake.
Aaron Paul and Karen Gillam have lined up their next movie. The total number of unemployment claims has hit 30 million. We’ve got a clip from the upcoming ‘Parks and Rec’ reunion special.
Haim has released yet another terrific single from their upcoming album. A federal inmate’s death raises questions about prison justice during the pandemic and we remember the legacy of Indian character actor Irrfan Khan.
The Pentagon has released a video of something that sure looks like a UFO. Also, new evidence gives credibility to the accusations against Joe Biden and a tribute to the legacy of one of New York’s top ER doctors.
Daisy Ridley’s post-Star Wars career is taking shape. Eric Metaxas defends the evangelical support for Trump. And a new study shows a religious divide for complicated questions of medical ethics.
The cast of ‘Parks and Rec’ will reunite for a brand new, timely episode of their beloved show. Also, an Oxford professor has been arrested for stealing biblical artifacts and we’ve got our first look at HBO’s ‘Perry Mason.’
Michael Che is covering rent for the people who lived in his grandmother’s former apartment building. A Christian group is urging churches to resume in-person services in just a couple weeks and World Relief takes a stand for immigrants.
Most pastors agree that global warming is real and man-made — that’s a first. Also, a new study tests the limits of evangelical obedience to President Trump, and we’ve got a new song from Elevation Worship.
A Lutheran group has condemned Trump’s plan to suspend immigration during the pandemic. Early data suggests millennials will be hit especially hard by lockdown aftermath. And Johnnyswim teams up with David Crowder and Tori Kelly for an Easter hymn.
President Trump said Christians are being treated unfairly by political leaders. The nation’s largest black Pentecostal denomination is getting hit extra hard by COVID-19 and one man is trying to finish Sufjan Steven’s 50 State Project.
Willow Creek has found its new senior pastor. Pope Francis was caught on tape praising a new kind of holy water and we’ve got our first look at the upcoming ‘Brave New World’ adaptation.
Lauren Daigle gave everyone in self-isolation a reason to dance. Al Mohler is reversing his 2016 position and voting Trump and one church’s pandemic charity is taking off.
Reese Witherspoon’s celebrity giveaway highlights the perils of celebrity charity. Also, a new study says Americans are divided on how much the Bible should influence laws, and ‘Doctor Strange 2’ picks up a new director.
Arcade Fire is using their quarantine time to work on a new album. A pastor who defied social distancing guidelines has died from COVID-19. And we talk the trailer for Andrew Yang’s new immigration story movie ‘Tigertail’.
Hulk Hogan unleashes a piledriver of wisdom about the pandemic. Dolly Parton released a special Easter performance on social media and we’ve got our first look at Timothee Chalamet in ‘Dune.’
Tyler Perry bought groceries for hundreds of seniors across the country. ‘Robin Hood’ is the next Disney movie in the remake machine and the Notre Dame cathedral briefly reopens for a Good Friday service.
The Bible publishing industry are actually seeing a little coronavirus bump. Experts are trying to figure out why COVID-19 seems to be deadlier for black Americans and a new song from Phoebe Bridgers.
Kanye, Mariah Carey and Tyler Perry will virtually join Joel Osteen for an Easter Service. Bernie Sanders exits the presidential race and we look back at the life of John Prine.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt virtually reunited the original cast of ‘Hamilton.’ The Steak-umm Twitter account is giving some of the realest pandemic advice out there.
Although there’s no clear timeline for the end of the pandemic, Hollywood is announcing new dates for delayed movies. Also, we fact check a viral Pat Robertson quote and take a look at how American churches are bracing for an unprecedented Easter.
Anthony Fauci wrote about why his religious upbringing makes him a better physician. Asian-American Christians call on Christians to denounce anti-Asian racism and paying tribute to soul legend Bill Withers.
Adam Schlesinger has died of COVID-19-related complications. An old ‘Friday Night Lights’ writer pitches Coach Taylor’s coronavirus speech and the music video for Lecrae’s new single is an epic.
Dolly Parton gets involved in the fight against COVID-19. Churches are seeing a virtual attendance boost and one church’s drive-in worship guidelines are going viral.
New data suggests self-distancing is making a real difference. A pastor in Florida was arrested for ignoring coronavirus guidelines. And Guy Fieri wants to help pandemic-affected restaurant workers.
A woman has accused Joe Biden of sexually assaulting her in the 90s. A new report says Liberty University students are getting sick with COVID-19-like symptoms. And Drew Holcomb’s Kitchen Covers are raising money for a good cause.
Hoda Kotb and Drew Brees got emotional talking about the pandemic. Chris Hemsworth is giving away free workouts for your self-quarantine needs and christian emcee Gawvi has a new documentary out about his upcoming album.
Taylor Swift is giving out-of-work fans thousands of dollars. Rikers Island is poised to be one of the major tragedies of COVID-19 and our first look at Chris Evans’ upcoming series.
Francis Chan urges Christians to seize the opportunity to love their neighbors well. President Trump suggests his election day will be a huge moment in religious history and the worldwide COVID-19 death toll hits a tragic landmark.
Hillsong NYC Pastor Carl Lentz has tested positive for coronavirus. Liberty University welcomes students back to campus in the midst of the pandemic and Bright Eyes is back with a new song.
A new Sufjan Stevens is getting a surprise early release date. Pope Francis says that people who can’t make it to confession can go directly to God and the Surgeon General is warning Americans to brace for a rough week.
Jake Johnson will give self-isolating kids a personal message from Spider-Man. A new study says millennials are more likely to take notes during sermons and ‘Onward’ is hitting digital early.
Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer statue has been lit up in a show of global solidarity during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Kevin Bacon has some good thoughts on staying isolated but other celebrities aren’t quite as helpful.
A church will be able to help Alabama offer up to five hundreds COVID-19 tests per day. Christian rapper Flame’s lawsuit against Katy Perry has hit a snag and Jon Foreman has some new songs for your self-quarantine needs.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are donating a million dollars to food banks. Eugene Cho calls out the President’s rhetoric about the coronavirus pandemic. And a viral hit takes aim at lazy worship music tropes.
Churches across America are struggling to navigate the challenges of a global pandemic. Church leaders are responding with wisdom and compassion and an ancient writing of Martin Luther’s provides some guidance.
Hollywood’s schedule is in upheaval over the coronavirus outbreak. The Museum of the Bible’s Dead Sea Scroll collection has been unmasked as a forgery and there’s a new video for Brandon Lake’s ‘We Praise You’.
Bethel Church is advising new restrictions as the coronavirus spreads. Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson have been confirmed positive and we’ve got another new look at Pixar’s next big movie.
Jordan Peterson has spent the last few years recovering from what sounds like a difficult issue with drugs. David Crowder is back with another strange message from a b-list celebrity. And a pastor’s take on COVID-19 warrants scrutiny.
Author and pastor Eugene Cho is stepping into a new role. The Trump Administration reverses an order for immigration courts to take down coronavirus posters and we’ve got a new look at Disney’s ‘Jungle Cruise’.
Legendary actor Max von Sydow has passed away. Jerry Falwell Jr. has once again passed off a fake quote as legitimate and we’ve got a final trailer for ‘Black Widow’.
Woody Allen’s memoir has been dropped by his publisher. Alabama has put a man to death, despite serious questions about his case and the Disney classic spinoff series nobody asked for.
Taylor Swift is giving a million dollars to tornado relief in Nashville. Ben Affleck sits down with Erwin McManus for an honest conversation about doubt and faith and Taika Waititi has lined up a new job as the director of a Willy Wonka adaptation.
Kim Kardashian-West is visiting the White House for another conversation about criminal justice reform. Also, Craig Groeschel is in isolation following exposure to the Coronavirus and we talk about our most anticipated movies for the rest of 2020.
Tennessee is reeling from a series of tornadoes. A new study shines a light on what separates Christian college grads from their peers and we’ve got our first look at the next movie from the Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse team.
John Mulaney jokes about Jesus’ greatest miracle. A new study says Trump’s support is lagging with Christian women and The Voice crew talked about some CCM deep cuts.
Checking in on the CEO who raised his company’s minimum wage to $70k. Protestant confidence in modern medicine is in a freefall and, hey, what is Mark Wahlberg giving up for Lent?
Joe Biden is opening up about his spiritual life. A new study shows that church hopping is on the rise and the creator of a legendary piece of video game lore has passed away.
Elizabeth Warren said a verse from Matthew 25 is her life motto. Health experts warn the U.S. to prepare for the coronavirus and Letitia Wright lines up her next big project.
Christian leaders denounce President Trump’s expanded travel ban. A new study shines a light on those who go to church alone. And we’ve got our first look at Netflix’s upcoming miniseries about America’s first self-made woman millionaire.
Harvey Weinstein is going to jail. A new study finds Protestant pastors have shifting views on same-sex marriage and Watergate will become a TV show.
A contestant on ‘American Idol’ led all the judges in a prayer. New research suggests that dogs really do feel love. And the Jim Henson Company has announced its next movie.
Michael Bloomberg’s edited footage raises questions about social media ethics. A new comedy from Nathan Fielder is on the way and we’ve got a video for Echosmith’s new song “Follow You”.
Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. is offering whoever stole his car an internship. The SBC is preparing an inquiry into Russell Moore’s organization and new data reveals just how global evangelicalism is.
The world’s richest man pledges $10 billion to fight climate change. An update on our look at the furor over Kaitlin Curtice’s talk at Baylor and Texas Episcopalians are taking on racial reparations.
Chance the Rapper performed ‘Ultralight Beam’ at the NBA All-Star Game. Some Baylor students are upset about Kaitlin Curtice’s chapel message and we’ve got our first look at ‘Stranger Things 4’.
Justin Bieber Is Releasing a New Album and Thanking God for It. Google Tops a New Survey of the Most Religiously Inclusive Companies and We’ve Got Our First Look at the Next Batman.
Francis Chan Talks About God Using Him to Heal People in Asia. Also Michael Bloomberg’s History of Racism and Misogyny Come Back to Haunt Him and the Year of Dev Patel Is Upon Us.
Influential Pastors John Gray and Ron Carpenter Are in a Bitter Dispute Over Church Funds. Also, Antarctica Sets a Disturbing New Record, and We’ve Got Our First Look at Wes Anderson’s Next Movie.
Klobuchar Says She Believes There’s Room for Pro-Life Voters in the Democratic Party. A New Study Reveals What Pastors Are Concerned About and, Hey, Why Was “Hookers for Jesus” Trending on Twitter?
‘Parasite’ Made Oscar History Sunday Night. New Research Suggests Decline in Religion May Be Slowing Down and Bernie Sanders Says Being Pro-Choice Is Essential for Democrats.
The Oscars Are This Weekend — Here Are Our Predictions for Who Will Take Home the Gold. Also, James MacDonald Unveils His Return to Ministry and We Talk Our First Look at the Buzzy Sports Movie ‘the Grizzlies.’
The National Prayer Breakfast Was a Weird One, Even by the National Prayer Breakfast’s Standards. A New Law in Utah Would Put Health Advisories on Pornography and We’ve Got Our First Look at Amazon Prime’s New Movie the Vast of Night.
You Can See the Oscar-Nominated ‘Harriet’ for Free This Black History Month. A New Report Shines a Sobering Light on What Happens to People Deported From the U.S. and a New Album From Sufjan Is on the Way.
New Footage Shows President Trump Goofing Around During the National Anthem. A Study Finds Which Way Religious Voters Are Leaning in the Democratic Primaries and Did the Oscars Accidentally Spoil Its Own Awards Show?
Joaquin Phoenix’s Call out of Systemic Racism in the Film Industry Is Required Viewing. New York Life’s Super Bowl AD Used a C.S. Lewis Framing to Explain Love and at Long Last, the ‘Hamilton’ Movie Is Really Happening.
The New Taylor Swift Documentary Highlights Her Frustration With Faith Being Used in Politics. New Studies Show Just How Bad Christian Persecution Is Getting Overseas and a Stirring Prayer From the Senate Chaplain Kicks off Friday’s Impeachment Trial.
A New Study Shines a Light on What Christian Voters Are Prioritizing in 2020. Myths About Prostitution During the Super Bowl Don’t Pass Scrutiny and New Rules Will Dictate How Hollywood Portrays Sex Onscreen.
Jared Kushner Has Masterminded a New Plan for Peace in the Middle East. A New Survey Explores How Congregants Feel About Guns in Church and Wes Anderson Unveils Details About His New Movie.
Demi Lovato Attributes Church With Helping Her Path to Recovery. Pete Buttigieg Seeks Common Ground With Anti-Abortion Democrats and Andy Samberg Sets a Sundance Record.
Billie Eilish makes history at the Grammys. Paula White’s prayer for ending “Satanic pregnancies” is under scrutiny. And Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven other passengers were tragically killed in a helicopter crash.
White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren has announced a new interfaith advisory council. New data shows most Americans are unhappy with abortion laws and we’ve got a fresh single from Cory Asbury.
All-Star Producer Timbaland Opens up About God’s Work in His Life. A Newly Unearthed Letter From Dietrich Bonhoeffer Reveals His Admiration for Gandhi and the Hunt for a ‘Captain Marvel 2’ Director Is On.
Monty Python Founder Terry Jones Has Passed Away. a Rep Confirms the Cause of Death for Tobymac’s Son. and Taylor Swift Debuts the First Trailer for Her Netflix Documentary.
A New End-Times Prediction Says the Chiefs Could Herald the Apocalypse. Also, a New Study Says More Christians Identify as “Born Again” and We’ve Got Our First Look at the Duplass Brothers’ ‘Horse Girl’.
Kim Kardashian West Will Star in a Documentary About Criminal Justice System Reform. A New, Disney-Style Teen Musical Will Reimagine Some ‘90s Ccm Classics and Controversial Televangelism Jack Van Impe Has Died.
The Latest Christian Call for Trump’s Removal From Office Is Raising Lots of Opinions. We’ve Got Our First Real Look at the Jeremy Camp Biopic and ‘Better Call Saul’ Is Returning for One Last Time.
Jay-Z and Yo Gotti Are Suing Mississippi Over the State of Their Prisons. A New Poll Reveals Some Interesting Facts About Pastors’ Beliefs About the End Times and Serena Williams Makes a Huge Donation to Australia’s Wildfires.
CCM Icon Carman Has Announced That His Cancer Has Returned. Black Church Leaders Signed a Letter of Support for Christianity Today and Twitter Had Some Thoughts About Ron Reagan’s Pro-Atheism AD That Ran During the Democratic Debate.
Kanye West Will Perform at One of Lou Engle’s Infamous Events. a ‘Jeopardy!’ Question Caused a Firestorm of Biblical Controversy Online and the ‘Eighth Grade’ Star Has an Idea for a Better Awards Show.
Women Directors Were Once Again Shut out From Oscar Consideration. Donald Trump Jr. Gives a Shoutout to the Babylon Bee. and the DCtalk Biopic Fancasting Discourse Is Under Way.
A New Anti-Trump Ad Takes Aim at Christian Trump Supporters. At Long Last, There’s a Dating Site Calvinists Only and TobyMac Addresses the Loss of His Son in a New Song.
A Judge in Brazil Orders Netflix to Stop Showing Controversial Jesus Movie. Study: Raising the Minimum Wage by a Dollar Could Prevent Thousands of Suicides. Facebook Will Continue to Allow Politicians to Lie in Their Ads.
‘Christian Influencer’ Dale Partridge Continues to Be Chased by Plagiarism Accusations. The Religious Left Is ‘the Most Active Group in American Politics’ and Christian Bale Might Be Headed to the MCU.
The Babylon Bee Is Beefing With CNN Over Criticisms of Their Satire. Jim Bakker Is on Blast for Saying Only Christians Can Love President Trump and the Bob Dylan Biopic Has Found Its Lead Actor.
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Indicted on Sex Crime Charges. A Popular C.S. Lewis Twitter Account Comes Under Scrutiny and ‘Fleabag’ Wins Big at the Golden Globes.
This Week, 207 Lawmakers Are Asking the Supreme Court to Consider Overturning American Abortion Law. A Group of Ministers Have Said That Controversial Evangelist Todd Bentley Should Be Disqualified From Ministry and Lauren Daigle, Frank Ocean and Rage Against the Machine Are All Among the Artists on This Year’s Coachella Line-Up.
The State Department Is Speaking out Over China’s Imprisonment of Megachurch Pastor Wang Yi. the Filmmakers of the Upcoming Christian Movie Industry Send-Up “Faith Based” Have Found a Funny Way to Promote the New Comedy. And, a New Docuseries About the Life of Justin Bieber Is Headed to YouTube.
Netflix’s New Show “Messiah” May Get Banned in One of the Countries Where It Was Filmed. A Popular Pastor in China Has Been Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison After Running an Unregistered Church and Filmmaker Rian Johnson Has Come Forward as a Former “Youth Group Kid.”
We Look Back at Our 10 Favorite Movies of 2019. Plus We Look at Religious Violence in America After a Gunman Killed Two Worshippers at a Church in Texas, and Five People Were Stabbed While Celebrating Hanukkah at Their Rabbi’s House in New York. And, This Week, Pope Francis Encouraged Followers to Put Their Phones Down at the Mealtime.
N.T. Wright says he thinks many believers have the afterlife wrong. A new study says white evangelicals are further right on immigration than they are on abortion. And a new tour is coming from Damien Jurado and a surprise guest.
For the first time ever, a movie about Jesus will be made in American Sign Language. A 'Christian Post' editor has resigned over the newspaper’s pro-Trump editorial. And Kanye West’s Christmas album is here.
Hundreds of evangelical leaders have signed a letter slamming "Christianity Today’s" call for Trump’s removal. Franklin Graham’s recollection of his father’s politics is called into question. And Ariana Grande drops a surprise album.
Jamie Foxx Talks Why the Church Should Be More Loving, Inclusive and Unifying. Leaders React to Christianity Today’s Call for Trump to Be Removed From Office and We’ve Got Our First Look at the New Marriage Comedy From Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
The Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson Explains How God Keeps Him Humble. President Trump Suggests His Political Opponent’s Deceased Husband Is in Hell and, We Got Our First Look at the New Action Blockbuster From Christopher Nolan.
Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ Has Found Its Galadriel. A Bethel Worship Leader Is Asking for God to Resurrect Her Daughter and We’ve Got Our First Look at ‘a Quiet Place: Part II’.
The New Jersey Senate has canceled a vote on a pro-vaccine law over religious concerns. A woman faces life in prison for killing her sex trafficker and the first trailer for Christopher Nolan's "Tenet" arrives Thursday.
Kumail Nanjiani Opens About Getting in Shape. a Coalition of Christians Asks Local Politicians to Let Refugees in and Mariah Carey Achieves a Major Christmas Milestone.
Kel Mitchel of ‘Good Burger’ and ‘All That’ Is Now a Youth Pastor. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove and Charlie Kirk May Debate Jesus and Socialism and Liberty University and the National Suicide Prevention Hotline May Get a New Three-Digit Number.
An Atlanta Church Paid off $10,000 in Layaway Christmas Presents. A New Study Says Millennials Who Leave Christianity Might Not Come Back and a New Home Alone Reboot Is in the Works ...Sort Of.
Greta Thunberg Is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. President Trump Is Expected to Sign an Order Saying the Jewish People Are a Nationality and Our First Look at Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘in the Heights’.
A Movie About Reality Winner Is in the Works. Kari Jobe Talks About Her Visit to the White House and Clint Eastwood’s Upcoming “Richard Jewell” Faces a Defamation Lawsuit.
Women Directors Were Completely Snubbed by the Golden Globes. A Church in California Is Getting Attention for Its Provocative Nativity and the First Trailer for the Wonder Woman Sequel Sets Twitter on Fire.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Says She Prays for President Trump “All the Time.” Youversion Announces the Most Popular Bible Verse of 2019 and the First Trailer for ‘Mulan’ Promises a Return to Form for Disney.
Kirk Franklin Is Helping to Produce a New Drama About the Gospel Music Industry for NBC. A Growing Number of Pastors Think the Economy Is Negatively Affecting Their Churches and a “Christian Version” of the “Cha Cha Slide” Is Going Viral.
The Catholic Church Could Soon Face Thousands of New Sexual Abuse Claims Thanks to New Laws. The Number of American Adults Who Give to Charity Has Fallen Dramatically. And, There’s a New Christmas Song From the Reach Records Gang That You’ve Got to Hear.
Netflix Has Released a First Look at Its New Show About a Mysterious, Miracle-Working “Messiah”. Jerry Falwell Jr. Has Launched a New Think-Tank to Combat Socialism. And, Preemptive Love Has Found a Really Cool Way to Help Migrants Trapped in Shelters in Mexico.
Michael B. Jordan has apparently had meetings about being the next Superman. A megachurch in Singapore bought a massive shopping mall. And Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey bring in the Christmas season.
Chance the Rapper says that shouting praise is what we’re supposed to be doing. Wayne Grudem changes his mind about divorce among Christians. And Kim Kardashian has some changing opinions about her sex symbol status.
The Supreme Court will pass on hearing an appeal from Adnan Syed. America wrestles with whether or not presidents are chosen by God. And Mark McGrath is the breakup hero we all need.
Rick Perry says President Trump is God’s “Chosen One.” Faith groups are preparing to sue the government over refugee resettlement rights. And we’ve got our first look at Janelle Monae’s new movie.
The Michael Jackson Biopic Is Really Happening. A New Study Says Evangelicals Are Getting Even Less Popular in America and Tesla’s New Truck Is Here ...Sort Of.
A Man Who Helped Immigrants at the Border Was Found Not Guilty in a Retrial. the Chick-Fil-A Controversy Gets Even More Nonsensical. and “Jesus Is King” Part 2 Is Coming.
Mayor Pete Buttigieg Opens up Even More About His Faith. a New Study Shows Major Gains by Women and People of Color in the TV Industry. and the Grammys Announce This Year’s Nominees.
There’s a Deeper Story Behind Chick-Fil-A’s Big Controversy. a New Report From the Un Puts the U.S. on Top of a Troubling Statistic. and the Latest ‘Cats’ Trailer Promises a Descent Into Madness.
Ellie Goulding Will Perform at the NFL Halftime Show After a Debate Over the Salvation ARMY’s Stance on LGBT Issues. New Leaked Emails Expose Steven Miller’s White Natonalist Sympathies and a Brand New Song From Haim Teases a Very Solid Upcoming Album.
Colin Kaepernick Might Get Another Shot in the NFL. A New Survey Shows That Americans Still Think Religion Does a Lot of Good and Taylor Swift Accuses Industry Executives of ‘Tyrannical Control’.
Ricky Gervais Will Once Against Host the Golden Globes. A New Study Says Less Than Half of American Christians Are Pro-Life and Our First Look at Ben Affleck’s ‘The Way Back’.
John Macarthur Doubles Down on His Take on Women in Leadership. an Evangelical Pro-Life Group Is in Hot Water in Texas. and Our First Look at the New Documentary on the Parkland Shooting.
Alex Trebek Was Deeply Moved by an Emotional Jeopady! Moment. The Supreme Court Will Start Hearing Oral Arguments About Daca and Disney Plus Debuts.
Kanye says he’s open to considering changing his name to well, something else. A new study shows millennials aren’t the moochers everyone says. And WHATUPRG’s new song ‘Glory’ starts the week off on the right foot.
Pixar’s Latest Movie Takes on Religion and the Human Soul. The Life of Rosa Parks Is Being Honored by the Library of Congress and There’s Some Startling New Information out About the Student Debt Crisis.
Comedian John Crist Has Canceled His Remaining 2019 Tour Dates Following Numerous Sexual Misconduct Allegations. A Federal Judge Has Struck Down the Trump Administration’s “Conscience Rule” for Abortions and, We’ve Got Our First Look at the Long-Awaited Follow up to Beasts of the Southern Wild!
Woody Harrelson Says Mike Pence Used to Help Him With His Sermons. The U.S. Resettled Zero Refugees in October and Oklahoma Made History by Releasing Hundreds of Prisoners.
Josh Harris Explains Why He Left Christianity. The U.S. Is Officially Withdrawing From the Paris Agreement and Martin Scorsese Explains Why He Doesn’t Care for Marvel Movies.
Prosperity Gospel Preacher Paula White Is Officially Joining the Trump Administration. Author and Pastor Brian Zahnd Sparks Controversy for a Hot Take on the Real Protagonist of the Bible and Seth Meyers’s New Comedy Special Will Feature a Special “Skip Politics” Button.
The American Bible Society Is Giving Away Free Bibles to Curious Kanye West Fans. Andrew Garfield Will Star in Lin Manuel Miranda’s New Netflix Film. And, We Tell You How Long You Keep That Pile of Harvest Party Candy You Are Now Sitting On.
Letitia Wright Accuses Journalists of Editing out Her Comments About Faith. Lecrae Joins Kirk Franklin’s Boycott of the Dove Awards. and Tobymac Will Establish a Foundation in Honor of His Late Son.
Kanye West Partly Credits His $68 Million Tax Refund to Becoming a Christian. Andy Savage Is Planting a New Church After Resigning Over Sex Abuse and ‘The Mandalorian’ Continues to Look Like a Winner for Disney+.
Kirk Franklin Plans to Boycott the Dove Awards. A Christian Media Company Courts Controversy by Publishing Salacious Photos and the Latest Look at A24’s New Drama "Waves".
Jerry Falwell Jr. Says Kanye and Him Have Become Friends. New Data Suggests Young People Who Leave the Church Probably Won’t Come Back. and Remembering Truett Mckeehan.
Selena Gomez Credits God for Getting Her Through Difficult Times. Elizabeth Warren Says She’s Open to Hiring a Secular Outreach Coordinator. and ‘Burden’ Is the Next Entry in the ‘White Supremacist Finds Redemption’ Genre.
Ann Voskamp Responds to John MacArthur’s Comments About Women in the Church. a New Poll Shows White Evangelicals Are Standing by Trump and Early Buzz About ‘Little Women’ Suggests We’ve Got a New Oscar Contender.
Johnnyswim Is Getting Its Own Reality Television Show. A New Study Links Regular Church Attendance With Good Mental Health. And Google Claims to Have Achieved Something Called “Quantum Supremacy”.
mewithoutYou Announces That Next Year Will Be Their Last as a Band. the National Association of Evangelicals Chooses Its First Leader of Color and the Watchmen Pilot Shines a Light on the Tulsa Race Riots.
John Macarthur Has Drawn a Massive Blowback After Insulting Beth Moore. The Chinese Government Has Destroyed a Megachurch and Detained Its Pastors. and a Forgotten Bootleg From Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan Has Been Released.
Katy Perry fights back against Flame’s plagiarism charges. Millennials are the first generation in U.S. history to be majority non-Christian. And IMAX debuts a trailer for 'Jesus Is King: a Kanye West Film.'
Rep. Elijah Cummings, the Beloved Maryland Politician, Has Passed Away. A New Florida Bill Would Require Public Schools to Offer Bible Classes and ‘Bone’ Is Getting a Netflix Adaptation.
The Shooting of Atatiana Jefferson Has Sparked Calls for Justice From Christian Leaders. a Celebrated Oxford Professor Is Accused of Stealing Biblical Artifacts. and We’ve Got Our First Full Trailer for Bombshell, the Story of the Fox News Scandal.
Gal Gadot Will Star in a Movie About Irena Sendler, the Hero Who Saved Thousands From the Holocaust. Evangelical Leaders Are Drawing Scrutiny for Promoting a Curious New Book. and Zoe Kravitz Is Your Next Catwoman.
Beto O’Rourke Is Getting Criticized for Tax-Exemption Comments. a Fort Worth Police Officer Shot a Woman During a Wellness Check. and Lauren Daigle Brought Down the House on Seth Meyers.
Bob Goff Wades Into a Political Debate. Faith Was a Major Factor in Thursday’s Democratic Forum. and We’ve Got Our First Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Onward’.
Pope Francis Is Weighing Lifting the Celibacy Requirement for Priests. 28 Percent of White Evangelicals Support Impeaching the President. and a New Enneagram Song Puts Your Type on Blast.
Ellen Defends Hanging out With Former President George W. Bush. Christian Twitter Debates the Story of David and Bathsheba. and Our First Look at Apple TV+’s First Documentary.
Will Smith Is Now on Tiktok, Soundtracked by Andy Mineo and Lecrae. the Supreme Court Is Set to Hear What Could Be a Landmark Case in the Abortion Debate. and the Trump Miniseries You Knew Was Coming Has Found Its Starring Cast.
Eyebrows Are Being Raised as Rose Tico Disappears From ‘Star Wars’ Merchandise. the U.S. Surprise Withdrawal From Syria Leaves Syrian Christians in a Potentially Dangerous Spot. and We’ve Got Our First Look at M. Night Shyamalan’s New Series for Apple+.
Kanye’s Sunday Service Hasn’t Made a Believer out of Everyone. a New Study Reveals Some Surprising Christian Priorities for the 2020 Election. and Remembering, Biblical Scholar Cain Hope Felder, Who Passed Away This Week.
Botham Jean’s Brother Forgives His Brother’s Murderer as Activists Call for Reforms. Leaked Audio Reveals Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Is Concerned About the Possibility of an Elizabeth Warren Presidency and Clint Eastwood Is Back With yet Another True-Life Thriller.
Bethel Music’s Sean Feucht Announces a Congressional Bid. A Strange Scandal From the World of Young-Earth Creation Paleontology. And yet Another Church Uses Tithes to Pay off Members’ Medical Debt.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she prays for President Trump and his family all the time. Kanye West says he’s done with “secular” music. And the Chicago Public Library is doing away with late fees.
Robert Jeffress claims impeachment would negate the votes of ‘millions of evangelicals’. A new study says churches are losing the white working class. And Sony saves its Spider-Man deal.
The “Good Place” is returning for a final season—we’ll tell you why you need to get on board. Also, the U.S. will slash its refugee cap to a record low. And finally, we’ve got some more details about that new Steve Carell workplace comedy.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez introduces new legislation aimed at lowering poverty. New research finds some surprising differences in how men and women read the Bible. And Kanye’s new “Jesus Is King” album may not be released this week after all.
Families of gun violence victims voice fears over the ‘Joker’ movie. Franklin Graham calls on President Trump’s critics to ‘give it a rest.’ And ‘Jurassic World 3’ will get the gang back together.
Greta Thunberg drags the UN for inaction on climate change. President Trump pledges $25 million for religious freedom around the world. And our first look at the hotly anticipated ...Adam Sandler drama?
Jeff Bezos Is Pledging to Make Amazon Carbon Neutral by 2040. a Recent Study Shines Light on the Relationship Between Christians and Muslims in the U.S. and Propaganda and Lecrae Got Baptized in the Jordan River.
16-Year-Old Climate Change Activist Greta Thunberg Took Congress to Task Over Their Laziness. Abortion Drops to Its Lowest Rate in America Since Roe v Wade. and Our First Look at an Upcoming Awards Contender Starring Mark Ruffalo.
Kim Kardashian Tells ‘the View’ That Jesus Has Changed Kanye’s Life. a Recent Study Suggests It’s in Every Company’s Best Financial Interest to Be a Force for Good. and Lauren Daigle Announces a World Arena Tour.
Brad Pitt Explains His Evolving Thoughts on Religion. a New Study Shows Just How Much Nonreligious People Hate the Term “Thoughts and Prayers.” and Netflix Gets Exclusive Streaming Rights to ‘Seinfeld’.
Presidential candidate Andrew Yang says he forgives the new SNL cast member who called him a racial slur. New research says students at evangelical colleges are more likely to experience doubt. And a new project from Lupita Nyong’o is headed for HBO.
A Newly Announced SNL Cast Member Is Already in Hot Water Over Racist Comments. Liberty Students Call for an Investigation Into Their School’s President. and Netflix Debuts an Important New Miniseries
Comedian Hasan Minhaj Went Before Congress to Testify About Student Debt. a Dozen Church Leaders Were Arrested Over a Labor Scheme That Targeted the Homeless. and the Music Community Mourns the Loss of Beloved Singer/Songwriter Daniel Johnston
President Trump Accidentally Attacked a Pastor Over Twitter — You’ll Want to Hear His Response. All the Big Takeaways From Apple’s Big Announcement on Tuesday. And pastor and Author Jarrid Wilson Leaves a Legacy of Honesty About Mental Health.
Pete Buttigieg Tries to Explain Why He’s a Pro-Choice Christian. Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. Faces Accusations From More That Two Dozen Current and Former Employees. and a New Survey Finds That 45 Percent of College Students Don’t Think “in God We Trust” Should Be Taken off U.S. Currency.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Is Reading Rachel Held Evans Final Book. the Woman Who Rejected an Interracial Wedding at Her Venue Has Apologized. and Terrence Malick’s Upcoming Jesus Movie Is Starting to Take Shape.
Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Donate $2 Million to Immigration and Racial Justice Mayor Pete Buttigieg Talks About the Mystery of Salvation on MSNBC. the Woman Who Was Attacked by Brock Turner Has Identified Herself.
The ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Co-Writer Has Backed Out of the Sequel Over Pay Disparity. Benny Hinn Says He Now Rejects the Prosperity Gospel. And We’ve Got Our First Look at ‘Just Mercy’, Starring Michael B. Jordan and Brie Larson.
A Christian school has banned Harry Potter From the school library. A Myanmar pastor faces potential prosecution for his words to President Trump. And, Justin Bieber bares his soul in emotional post about God’s “Perfect Unfailing Love.”
Brad Pitt Showed Up at Kanye West’s Sunday Service. A Mississippi Venue Canceled an Interracial Couple’s Wedding, Citing Their Christian Beliefs. And we’ve got our first look at Taika Waititi’s “anti-hate” Nazi satire Jojo Rabbit.
Justin Bieber Tries His Hand at Leading Worship. The Democrats Make a Big Play for Nonreligious Americans. And a Rumored New Kanye Album Might Be His Most Christian One Yet.
Kourtney Kardashian talked to the Veaches about the Bible’s role in her childhood. A federal judge struck down a religious freedom argument from a group of Catholic peace activists. And we’ve got our first look at Netflix’s upcoming Pope Francis movie.
A man was inspired to confess to a murder after hearing a Christian song. Jerry Falwell Jr. is under scrutiny again for more suspicious financial deals. And we’ve got our first look at Steven Soderbergh’s new Netflix movie.
Billy Ray Cyrus credited God for ‘Old Town Road’ at the VMAs. Fresh Fire co-founder Todd Bentley has been accused of preying on interns. And virtual reality is poised to revolutionize the baptism industry.
Leonardo DiCaprio is joining the fight to save the rainforests. Reverend William Barber calls on Democrats to host a debate on poverty. A new study finds Hollywood is failing Latino and Latina actors.
‘Righteous Gemstone’ star Danny McBride opens up about his experiences growing up in the church. The Billy Graham Rule is headed to court. And the season of Adam Driver is nearly upon us.
It started out fun, but now Nevada is preparing for a state of emergency at Area 51. A Texas death row inmate who maintained his innocence till the end asked God to forgive his executioners with his final breath. And the Amazon rainforests are burning at a record rate.
Hillsong’s Chelsea Taylor is in the hospital after a brain aneurysm. Trump comparing himself to “the second coming of God” got antichrist trending on Twitter. And Tori Kelly takes to Kanye’s Sunday Service.
Billie Eilish has dethroned ‘Old Town Road’ with the country’s new number one song. New data suggests immigration may be pushing young evangelicals away from Trump, and following a sex scandal, Tullian Tchividjian Is starting another church.
The NYPD has fired the police officer who killed Eric Garner. Snopes says Christian satire site Babylon Bee is frequently mistaken for real news. And we’ve got our first look at Apple TV Plus’ original series with Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.
Stephen Colbert opens up about how God helped him through his grief. The Family responds to Netflix’s docu-series about its influence in Washington D.C. And Lauren Daigle goes full worship leader at one of her concerts.
LANY has publicly canceled a show at Liberty University in protest of Jerry Falwell’s statement about guns. The oldest Protestant Church in LA now meets in a parking lot, and they’ve got a good reason. And Disney crosses a major, and slightly scary, financial milestone.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation forms a social justice partnership with the NFL. A New “heir apparent” to Westboro Baptist has emerged. And are you ready for Christian Girl Autumn?
Lady Gaga announced plans to fund education programs in communities affected by mass shootings. A priest in Mexico is believed to have been kidnapped after trying to defend migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. And now an original member of Hillsong United is clarifying his statements about his faith.
Hillsong Songwriter Marty Sampson Says He’s ‘Losing His Faith’. A Church Mixup in West Virginia Led to One Taking a Stand Against Racism. And Nathan Fielder Has Inked a Big, Exclusive Deal With HBO.
Yves Saint Laurent President opens up to Levi Lusko about his faith. The Lutheran Church has declared itself a sanctuary denomination for immigrants. And finally which Sean Astin is your Sean Astin?
Lauren Daigle has dethroned Maroon 5 from Billboard’s number one spot. A Chaldean Christian has died after being deported to a country he’s never been. And is wiping out medical debt going the latest church trend?
A woman who was sentenced to life in prison for killing her alleged abuser has been released. A new study says Americans like churches more than tech companies. And the Monica Lewinsky story is finally getting a television adaptation.
Beloved author and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison has passed away. A new study says millennials are the loneliest generation. And is there any research to link video games to violence?
Christian leaders are speaking out following a weekend of deadly shootings in America. After years of searching, archaeologists in Israel believe they have found the “Church of the Apostles” in Israel. And, comedian Jim Gaffigan goes dark in his next movie, “American Dreamer.”
A new law requires ‘In God We Trust’ to be posted in Kentucky and South Dakota schools. New footage of Dallas shows police officers laughing and joking as a handcuffed man died. And scientists in Japan are experimenting with developing human/animal hybrids.
Chance the Rapper says his wife’s baptism changed his life. A televangelist is asking for one hundred million dollars to build an end times media empire. And a new “anti-hate satire” takes aim at an imaginary Hitler.
Matt Chandler’s Village Church has been hit with a million dollar lawsuit over a sexual assault case. All the times spirituality came up during Tuesday’s Democratic debates. And a new Netflix documentary explores the “shadowy” origins of the National Prayer Breakfast.
A Jury Has Found Katy Perry Guilty of Ripping Off a Christian Rap Song. A Hot New Scam Is Helping College-Bound Kids From Wealthy Families Get Need-Based College Financial Aid. And Christian Satire Site Babylon Bee Says It’s Being Treated Unfairly by Snopes.
'I Kissed Dating Goodbye' author Joshua Harris says he no longer considers himself a Christian. A copyright small claims court bill has internet users worried about the legality memes. And Martin Scorsese’s next movie finally has a premiere date—and it’s right around the corner.
Chance the Rapper returns with a new album and an army of guest stars for ‘The Big Day.' Willow Creek Church hosted a Reconciliation Service. And Mario Kart may actually be good for your relationship.
A Kirk Franklin biopic is on the way from producer DeVon Franklin (no relation.) The federal government has reinstated the death penalty and will execute five inmates in the coming months. And Katy Perry is being sued for allegedly copying Christian rapper Flame.
Rich Wilkerson Jr. preached a very Jesus-centric message at Kanye West’s latest “Sunday Service.” An American citizen detained by ICE for nearly a month has finally been released. And, screens are changing the way we eat--and not in a good way.
The first trailer for ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ gives us our first look at Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers. ICE detains an American-born citizen in Texas. And an update on the government worker who was supposedly fired for listening to too much Tupac.
World Relief has issued a statement on a rumored plan to “effectively end” the U.S.’ refugee resettlement program. A new study finds millennials are both more and less generous than previous generations. And there’s a new highest-grossing movie of all time.
A new study finds stricter gun laws do help prevent the deaths of children. Instagram is experimenting with getting rid of likes. And was a government employee in Iowa fired for liking Tupac too much?
The viral hit Face App is raising concerns about digital privacy. Chris Evans next movie is based on a true story about a daring religious refugee operation. And why one woman thinks a Spider-Man statue in Nebraska is a hate crime against the Church.
Planned Parenthood’s new president has been voted out after less than a year. Liberty University is launching its own music label. And is the 'Barbie' movie actually going to be amazing?
Samaritan’s Purse is joining relief efforts at the border. Climate change activism is picking up steam among Christians. And this year’s Emmy nominees have been announced.
Kanye West credits the Bible with fueling his creativity. A church cancels millions in medical debt. And the creator of a legendary meme steps down ...for reasons that might surprise you.
Baptists are cooking meals for detained children at the border. Archeologists discover a Biblical city. And Bon Iver announces a new album.
A$AP Rocky’s legal trouble explained. A political hopeful is under fire for the Billy Graham Rule. And Kasey Musgraves gives a shoutout to an old RELEVANT friend.
Beyoncé has curated a new Lion King album on the way. The woman convicted of manslaughter in a teen suicide case is asking the Supreme Court to review her case. And our first look at the new Star Trek series Picard has landed.
Andy Mineo is back with a new song and a new project. Only 25 percent of white evangelicals believe the U.S. has a responsibility to refugees. And the story of what happened after ‘The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven’ said he made it all up.
ICE will start fining immigrants in sanctuary churches. Studies now say anger and unforgiveness can make you physically ill. And a well-known Christian author’s book has fallen victim to a counterfeit scheme.
Ohio’s heartbeat abortion bill hits a major roadblock. A rise in deforestation efforts in the Amazon has environmentalists concerned. And Disney finds its new Little Mermaid.
Reverend Samuel Rodriguez’s Group Offers to House Migrant Children In Their Churches. Last June was the warmest month on record. And we’ve got the first trailer for HBO’s new comedy about a televangelist family.
Fiona Apple will donate royalties from her biggest song to refugee relief. A Gallup poll says American pride is at an all-time low. And the next big music biopic is someone Christians will be familiar with.
A look at Marianne Williamson, the spiritual self-help guru running for President. The number of persecuted Christians accepted into the U.S. has dropped by 70 percent. And here’s how Taylor Swift is taking on the whole music industry again.
Kanye West opened up about his vision for “Sunday Services.” A new study has found that America is getting a lot more angry. And, Richard Branson is one step closer to making space tourism a reality.
Justin Bieber shared a Rich Wilkerson Jr. sermon with all 114 million of his followers. An American missionary is accused of pretending to be a doctor, leading to the deaths of Ugandan children. And start making plans now: Netflix is losing one of its very best things.
What Christian leaders are saying about the immigration crisis at the border. Americans are growing less tolerant. And an adaptation of Leonardo DiCaprio’s The Beach is headed to TV.
The first trailer for ‘Free Meek’ puts the justice system under the microscope. Popular author and speaker Christena Cleveland resigns from Duke Divinity School, accusing it of racism. And popular Youtuber Etika has tragically taken his life.
Julia Louise-Dreyfus, Mark Hamil and more will read the Mueller Report tonight. Religious giving in the has U.S. declined big time over the last year. And Disney’s rumored next attempt at a live-action of an animated classic remake might catch you by surprise.
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke is teaming up with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson for a unique new project. The Supreme Court has ruled in a high-profile case involving a massive cross. And, thousands of Christians have signed a petition to have Netflix cancel “Good Omens” … which is on Amazon.
A DC Talk reunion is finally happening. Writer Ta-Nehisi Coates delivered a passionate address to lawmakers about reparations. And a court has ruled that the content censoring platform VidAngel must pay $62 million because of copyright violations.
Christian rock band For King and Country have teamed with Timbaland for their latest single. Plus, a police officer in Miami has been acquitted of two felonies after shooting an unarmed black man while the mental health therapist was assisting a patient. And, another celebrity made a high profile appearance wearing a Preachers N Sneakers hoodie.
A Parkland student's acceptance to Harvard was rescinded following the revelation of racist texts. Gary Busey will play God in an upcoming musical. And "The Hunger Games" prequel you knew was coming is finally happening.
There are small signs that Muslims and Christians might be working towards peace in Nigeria. A monastery in Belgium is launching a website to sell the world’s “best beer”. And the Avett Brothers are back with a brand new song.
We’ve got our first look at a new Jim Gaffagin-featuring thriller about a snake handling church. New York City has ended religious exemptions for vaccinations. And the first reviews for Toy Story 4 are in.
A well-known church leader has been released from Chinese custody. How Finland solved its homelessness problem. And Questlove showed his support for a certain Instagram account at the Shaft premiere.
Jon Stewart slams Congress for ignoring 9/11 first responders. A humanitarian aid worker’s trial in the U.S. comes to a close. Matt Chandler has responded to a New York Times story about how his church mishandled abuse allegations.
New shocking claims about Dr. King’s history draw extra scrutiny from experts. A Christian organization will continue to fund migrant education, even if Trump pulls its funding. And Radiohead’s response to a hacker’s blackmail.
A new report accuses Village Church of mishandling an abuse allegation. A man may face up to 20 years in prison for helping immigrants. And Steven Spielberg’s new scary show can only be watched at night.
'When They See Us’ has led to real, tangible consequences for New York prosecutor Linda Fairstein. Joe Biden's flip-flop on the Hyde Amendment has him under pressure from both sides of the abortion debate. And the internet is up in arms over Jezebel’s list of “bad actors”—which doesn’t seem all that bad.
We sorting fact from fiction in the story of a Dutch teen who was reportedly euthanized, go inside the story of Arizona churches who say they’re being harassed for helping immigrants, and a "Django Unchained" sequel is on the way—and you won’t believe his new sidekick.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr has called for gun law reform. The debate around David Platt’s prayer for President Trump continues. And YouTube is tightening its restrictions against hate speech.
The president of Planned Parenthood is under fire for a misleading statistic. A new investigation into the SBC uncovers new claims of sexual misconduct. And "Aladdin" star Naomi Scott opens up about her faith.
David Platt prayed over Donald Trump when the president made a surprise appearance at his church. New Hampshire became the latest state to abolish the death penalty. And Jay Z has become the first rapper to make a billion dollars.
Kirk Franklin opens up about how his collaboration with Kanye got started. A new study explains how the politicization of of the church may be contributing to dwindling numbers, particularly among younger generations. And some new details on Ava DuVernay’s next project will mix superheroes and religion.
ICE deports a Lutheran student pastor. Beth Moore says there’s no such thing as a “godly misogynist.” And some good news from Jeopardy host Alex Trebek.
MacKenzie Bezos is donating half of her multi-billion dollar fortune to charity, a few Navy pilots say they reported UFO sightings “almost daily” and why movies starring actors of color keep over-performing at the box office.
The Ark Encounter Museum has filed a lawsuit over rain damages, the next fetal heartbeat abortion bill might be signed into law by a Democrat and a new CCM supergroup is on the way.
The Internet’s Most Notorious Pick-Up Artist Claims He’s Turning From His Ways After Becoming a Christian, a Church Says It’ll Pay for Cohabitating Couples to Tie the Knot and Ava DuVernay Explains How Netflix’s Business Model Inadvertently Helps Serve Underprivileged Communities.
Texas has passed a “Save Chick-fil-a” bill that’s supposed to protect religious freedom, Bono went on the Today Show to talk about his favorite books, which include books like Narnia and The Message and we’ve finally got some details on Christopher Nolan’s mysterious next project.
A new study finds that ten percent of young Christians say they’ve left a church because they felt it didn’t take sex abuse seriously enough, former megachurch pastor James MacDonald is being investigated for murder-for-hire allegations and a new movie that premiered at Cannes is being hailed as a “Christian movie classic.”
Billionaire tech investor Robert Smith will pay off the entire Morehouse Class of 2019’s student debt, President Trump may issue pardons of accused and convicted war criminals and we’ve got our first look at HBO’s upcoming ‘His Dark Material’ series.
Disconcerting new texts have turned up in the investigation around Eric Garner’s death, the writer of ‘Juno’ says she’d write her movie differently today and do we finally have our next Batman?
Ethan Hawke will star in a new movie about an iconic gospel country duo, new research about undocumented immigrants upends some surprising talking points and some rare bad news for Netflix.
Selena Gomez says social media has been “terrible” for her generation, the Alabama Senate passed the nation’s most restrictive abortion law and an upcoming miniseries will explore the story of a pastor who turned to a life of crime.
Lecrae’s made a surprising stop on his spring tour: Texas’ Carol S. Vance Unit prison. Popular Southern Baptist leader Dr. Russell Moore was publicly accused of being part of the “SBC Deep State.” And Chance the Rapper debuted a sneak peek at his "Coloring Book" followup that’ll release later this year.
A famous cryptocurrency scheme scams churches out of millions, and pastors might be complicit, Beth Moore stands by her belief that women can preach in the Southern Baptist Convention and the National return with a new album and a short film.
Andrew Garfield and Jessica Chastain are set to star in a new Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker biopic, Georgia moves ahead on a new “heartbeat” abortion bill and a missions experts are re-thinking evangelistic language.
An increasing number of states are considering bills that would allow the Bible to be taught in public school, a Philadelphia man was acquitted from a murder charge after 13 years by acting as his own attorney and infamous shock jock Howard Stern opens up about how a cancer scare changed the way he saw the world.
The director of the new Tolkien biopic is defending his movie from the family’s public skepticism. Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr. Reportedly Sought Michael Cohen’s Help For a Personal Favor and Focus on the Family Clears Up Odyssey’s Politics.
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr’s tweet sparks questions about presidential term limits. Also, new footage reveals Sandra Bland’s side of the police confrontation that ended up taking her life and Chadwick Boseman’s next role sounds like one you’ll want to keep an eye on.
A Georgia Councilman claims that interracial marriage is unbiblical. Chance the Rapper has saved Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets from extinction. And ‘Veronica Mars’ is officially headed back to Hulu.
Beloved author and speaker Rachel Held Evans was remembered after her tragic death on Saturday. The makers of an upcoming Christian satire respond to Fox News critics and new UN Panel estimates one million species face extinction.
The alleged gunmen at a synagogue last week has deep ties to evangelicalism and has pastors doing a little soul searching. Also, Pat Robertson has another controversial statement but you might find this one a little off-brand for him. And finally, the Obamas are rolling out the first details about their new production company.
The Southern Baptist Convention is switching up its annual conference to focus on sex abuse, Christian persecution strikes Burkina Faso and Jayden Smith will play young Kanye in a new TV series.
A new study says teen suicide saw a sharp rise following 13 Reasons Why, the Presbyterian Church (USA) saw a nosedive in membership last year and Avengers: Endgame breaks just about every record there is.
The U.S. has a released a concerning new report about threats to religious freedom around the globe, HBO is making a new film about justice reform advocate Bryan Stevenson and the Pope had some advice for the world’s hairdressers.
A new study finds a surprising number of Americans think Christians face persecution, a new satirical comedy about Christian movies is in the works and a church in Portland has found a creative way to help the local homeless.
A controversial pastor ventures into the world of Christian weed, brutal executions shake Saudi Arabia and a megachurch's Easter gesture changes thousands of lives.
A new study puts the racial disparity of the justice system into perspective, American Christians are losing interest in evangelism and a kindly dinner invitation has gone viral and changed at least one life.
Pundits bristle over Obama’s Sri Lanka sentiments, J.R.R. Tolkien’s family says they didn’t approve of the upcoming biopic about his life and an update on Rachel Held Evans’ health scare
Reports suggest there were warnings about Easter morning attacks in Sri Lanka, Rachel Held Evans is in the hospital and Kanye West’s fashion game gets saved ...sort of.
Johnny Cash and Daisy Bates Statues Are Headed to the U.S. Capitol, Harvest Bible Chapel continues to deal with fallout from its scandal and Stephen Colbert found his way to Sesame Street.
A new study says Bible reading is actually up though believing what it says is down in America. A co-creator of an Avengers: Endgame character appeals for help. And France will hold a contest to see who designs a new spire for the Notre Dame Cathedral.
Scientists have been able to restore some brain activity in dead pigs, an Ohio church is under fire for encouraging its students to physically assail one of their pastors and Beyonce comes back for throne.
Sovereign Grace Churches will not submit to a third party investigation. Notre Dame truthers are already concocting conspiracy theories about the fire in Paris. And a measles outbreak in the U.S. is the highest in two decades.
One of the oldest and most beautiful churches in the world in flames, an 11-year-old ordered deported from Texas without her family and how Coachella is keeping some Christian organizations afloat.
The hype about a religious left surge may not have much substance behind it, a new evangelical statement on AI explores the theology of the future and Disney unveils its new streaming service.
Google Glass has found a new life helping children with autism, a suspect has been charged with setting fire to three historic black churches in Louisiana.
Kim Kardashian has announced her next venture, another social media site is dealing with accusations of pro-choice bias and police are investigating why three black churches were burned down in a Louisiana town.
Chris Evans takes on the political divide, climate change’s toll on the glaciers is higher than you thought and Lil Nas X breaks down the genre barriers of country music.
Twice as many children are going to the emergency room for suicidal ideation and attempts. Plus, a new Instagram account is putting pastor fashion under the microscope and the NBA continues to grapple with white privilege.
A new study has found that pastors are increasingly concerned about offending people by talking about social issues. The Kardashians have explained the vision behind Kanye West's "Sunday Services," and a former Marine will speak at Liberty University about his Muslim faith and religious tolerance.
Hundreds of Iraqi Christians are at risk of deportation after losing an important court case. A new “free range pastor” is calling herself the “Uber of spiritual experiences.” And Amazon is standing by its decision to cut ties with Woody Allen.
The author of the mega-selling "Girl, Wash Your Face" and "Girl, Stop Apologizing" is accused of borrowing other people’s work. 2020 Presidential Candidate Pete Buttigieg gave an in-depth interview about his faith and a $450 million painting of Jesus has gone missing.
A megachurch pastor raised eyebrows for violent threats against journalists after negative reporting. A new archaeological find seems to confirm a piece of the Old Testament and a brand-new song from Johnnyswim.
Twitter came under fire by conservative Christians who accused it of blocking Pureflix’s new anti-abortion movie. Also, a new coalition of faith groups wants to sit down with the FBI and Americans to say that marriage is losing its luster, and a look back at the life of hip-hop trendsetter Nipsey Hussle.
A new study says that Americans just aren’t having sex as much as they used to, a new movie studio says it wants to be the “Christian Marvel” and the Outside Lands festival lineup has names that RELEVANT fans might be familiar with.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz was criticized for what some called a "divisive" prayer before the state's first female Muslim representative was sworn in. Also, Facebook is finally banning white nationalist groups, and a news team tried and failed to relate to the teens.
Utah has passed a law banning abortion after 18 weeks. China has shut down one of Beijing's biggest churches, and Katy Perry opened up about her church upbringing on "American Idol."
"Us" teleported a Bible verse to one of Google’s top searches of the week, NASA pulls the plug on its planned first all-women spacewalk and Bethel Music drops a new live video.
A new report from Open Doors International warns that Christian persecution is on track for a new modern record. Also, Apple gets into the streaming service game and John Mayer kicks off his global tour with a take on How Great Thou Art.
Gallup's annual ranking of the happiest nations on earth finds the U.S. just barely making the top 20 and also, Jordan Peele's Us shatters predictions and proves that the horror boom is here to stay.
A new biopic about the life of Mary Magdalene starring Rooney Mara as the title character and Joaquin Phoenix as Jesus is getting a long-delayed release here in the states. Also, Lifeway is closing its bookstores and moving entirely online.
The rapper's latest profession sparks a Twitter firestorm, an anticipated new Quentin Tarantino trailer drops and Lollapalooza reveals some surprising faith artists in its 2019 line-up.
Beto O'Rourke's surprising answer on abortion may signal a shift in the Democratic candidates. Also, we've got our first look at Natalie Portman's new movie.
A conversation between John Oliver and Monica Lewinsky about public shaming went viral, as Oliver apologized for his past jokes about her and discussed the dangers of outrage culture. Also, Lauren Daigle had some powerful advice for overcoming anxiety. Plus, what’s behind the the surge of Christian persecution in Nigeria?
New Zealand has taken quick, decisive action following the tragedy in Christchurch that left 50 Muslim worshippers dead. Also, there's a major — possibly even historic — shake up to late night television and a new fan-made trailer for an iconic 90's sitcom that has viewers clamoring for a full adaptation. That's all ahead on the RELEVANT Daily.
In the wake of the controversy surrounding Russell Westbrook's interaction with a fan, Utah Jazz star Mitchell is pledging to raise awareness about racism and hate speech in America. Also, a new study on racial bias in traffic stops and a new TV show from the Bojack Horseman creator.
Kim Kardashian-West announced that she paid for the housing of a former inmate she helped get released. It’s only the latest in her work as a prison reform advocate. Plus, Katy Perry takes “American Idol” viewers to church and California ends the death penalty.
A new study finds some surprising trends in the churches that see an uptick in their size. Also, the coming merger between Disney and Fox is going to change entertainment media as we know it and also, is a new album from Kendrick Lamar on the way?
A new article from Bloomberg explores how it's not always possible for Americans to be both ecologically mindful and financially responsible. Also, Pete Holmes got booed for comparing the Catholic Church to R. Kelly on SNL and a debate over Frito Lays is tearing the internet apart.
“Crashing” is over, but Judd Apatow and Pete Holmes may have a movie in the works. Also, Chick-fil-A has found a Lent loophole, and there have been some concerning revelations about the White House’s family separation policy.
When one young student got arrested after refusing to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance at school, Jay Z's label took on the case—and won.
Jaden Smith has a new project that might help provide a sustainable solution to the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Also, the world has a new youngest billionaire and Francis Chan is defending a ministry embroiled in scandal.
Brie Larson is pushing for a more diverse group of people to cover movies in Hollywood. Why is that making some men angry?
Jerry Lorenzo opens up about using fashion to change culture. Plus, Bryan and Katie Torwalt explain the inspiration for their breakout EP "Praise Before My Breakthrough."
John Legend's new series on YouTube doesn't just shine a spotlight on social issues—it makes it easier than ever to get involved in making a difference.
Chris Cornell’s widow Vicky met with lawmakers to urge them to pass measures to fight addiction. Plus, an NBA legend gives back to kids in need and new music from Tedashii and Trip Lee.
Rotten Tomatoes is making some big changes to its site after trolls used it to try and sabotage "Captain Marvel" ahead of its premiere. We'll explain why on today's RELEVANT Daily.
A new report from The Verge shines a disturbing light on the mental and emotional trauma endured by the people who police Facebook's content.
We look at the controversy surrounding Best Picture Winner "Green Book," and hear the latest developments in the massive South Florida human trafficking sting.
A new study ranks each of America's states by sinfulness, finding some measurable metrics to figure out which states are the greediest, laziest, angriest and more. We talk about the worst offenders, and you can see if your state made the cut.
On today’s show, Hailey Bieber speaks out about using her platform to tell others about her faith in Christ. We also listen to the viral inspirational interview from Tim Tebow and hear the brand-new song from Judah & the Lion featuring Kacey Musgraves called “Pictures.”
Jay Z and Meek Mill Launch a New Criminal Justice Reform Initiative: On this episode of the Daily, senior editor Tyler Huckabee joins our founder Cameron Strang to talk about the REFORM Alliace, a new organization looking to tackle parole and probation reform in America.
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On the premier episode of RELEVANT Daily, we discuss the online uproar around a new DC Comics series that was set to star Jesus. Hear why it was canceled after a backlash from Christians who never even read it.