Culture
Bethlehem and beyond: how Christianity's earliest sites were identified
many people travel to the Holy Land throughout the year to visit places of religious importance â whether in Jerusalem, Nazareth or around the Sea of Galilee. But when did Christians start to consider places as holy and begin travelling to them on pilgrimage?
Lauren Daigle 'saddened' by mayor's call to keep her off New Year's Eve show
Christian artist Lauren Daigle has spoken out in response to a controversy over her appearance at an outdoor worship gathering led by Sean Feucht.
Christmas markets: their long history and changing future
Wooden huts with twinkling fairy lights, festive hubbub, and the aromas of roasted chestnuts and glühwein â this picture-postcard setting is recreated annually across UK towns and cities in December. This year, however, most Christmas markets have been cancelled, meaning that 2020 will be a year without urban festive cheer.
Beth Moore calls 'Trumpism' dangerous
Beth Moore has ignited a debate on social media about "Trumpism" and "Christian nationalism", which she said were "seductive" and "dangerous".
Meeting the real, living Jesus this Advent
For many people, 2020 will be remembered as a year like no other. Penelope Wilcock is hoping that her new book, 'Into the Heart of Advent', will speak into the challenges of this year by bringing people closer to Jesus.
Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
HBO's new transgender documentary is 'exploitative'
A new HBO Max documentary raises new questions about the transgender debate and how parents play a role in shaping their children's gender identity, and it has prompted calls to boycott the streaming service.
Pharrell Williams goes back to his church roots with new gospel choir Netflix series
Pharrell Williams' new docuseries about putting together a gospel choir debuts this month on Netflix.
Justin Bieber wants to 'lead people' to God
The "Yummy" singer said he's asking God to keep him pure.
Some pastors care more about being cool than being Christ-like, says Christine Caine
Prayer has been relegated to the "basement with the grandmothers" as churches prioritize their "smoke machines" and "skinny jeans", says Christine Caine.
Melissa McCarthy apologizes for supporting Christian anti-trafficking charity
A Christian anti-trafficking charity has refuted claims that it is anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ after actress Melissa McCarthy withdrew her endorsement.
Justin and Hailey Bieber sit down for marriage counselling with Pastor Judah Smith
Pastor Judah Smith was honest with the young couple about how "difficult" marriage can be.
Kanye West launches Christian academy for kids
The "Jesus is King" rapper has opened his own Christian school.
Natalie Grant asks people to pray after Covid diagnosis
Natalie Grant has asked people to pray for her asthmatic daughter after the worship artist received a positive Covid-19 diagnosis.
Pregnant Sadie Robertson says Covid-19 diagnosis has been 'one of the most challenging things'
Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson recently shared the happy news that she's pregnant but it's still been a difficult time for the reality star and author after she came down with coronavirus.
'I can't put a timeline on healing,' says Jill Duggar on rift with family
At the height of TLC's hit show about the Duggar family, "19 Kids and Counting", it seemed like nothing could split them apart. But a rift has opened up with daughter Jill Dillard and she's not sure when it might heal.