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Biola University launches new media studio to reach the film industry for Christ

US & Canada Society & Culture Education

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Last November, The Spectator, a secular British news magazine, published an article titled “The Rise of Christian Cinema,” recognizing a “new wave of biblical movies catering to the Netflix generation – and audiences are flocking to them.” The article highlighted the success of productions like The Chosen, a historical drama series that quenches the faith-thirst of online audiences seeking representations of their Christian beliefs on screen.

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How Christian universities crash and burn

US & Canada Education

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The reason for the decline of biblically faithful Protestant educational institutions is not difficult to track. Denying the authority of scripture and historically orthodox Christian beliefs are key factors. Presidents who allow faculty leaders to recruit theologically liberal or unbelieving staff undermine the central mission of the institution, rebel against the founding principles, and are answerable for the decline that typically follows. However, it becomes clear in this opinion that it is
Faith and creativity emerges from migrant spaces to be a blessing

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

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Every culture and community has unique ways of expressing the connection between God and a creative life. When cultures intersect and collaborate there is an opportunity to enhance each other's reality with faith and creativity expanding our mutual understanding of the world. We need to lean into the power of difference to create a better world.
The world needs more competent leaders and here is how you can become one

US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

8 min read

This opinion highlights insights from Dr. David Wang's work with leaders. His findings point to what he calls intercultural competence, the ability to appreciate, understand, and respect another person's perspective. Read on and learn three principles to enhance your relationships as a leader.
What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

US & Canada Religious Freedom

8 min read

The US National Prayer Breakfast is a tradition in Washington, D.C. the first Thursday of every year. This year participants from all over the world were encouraged by the call for a revival of religious fervor. It is good and right to pray for our leaders and this opinion provide sound biblical guidance.

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US & Canada Society & Culture

Canadians disagree on whether doctors should raise possibility of assisted dying with patients

By Chris Eyte

Canadians have mixed views on whether doctors should proactively raise the possibility of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) with patients, according to a new survey by Christian public policy thinktank Cardus and the Angus Reid Institute. The survey happened online between Nov. 29 and Dec. 5 (2024) utilizing a representative random sample of 4,004 Canadian adults, all of whom are members of the Angus Reid Forum.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

39th US President, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Sunday school teacher: Jimmy Carter dies at 100

By CDI Staff

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and a devout Baptist known for his charitable work and long-standing role as a Sunday school teacher, has passed away at the age of 100. He died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday afternoon.
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US & Canada Society & Culture Church & Missions

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicates approval for December to be marked as “Christian Heritage Month” in Canada

By Chris Eyte

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has seemingly given his support to the month of December being officially noted as “Christian Heritage Month,” pending approval by members of parliament. On Wednesday (Dec. 11) Liberal MP Jean Yip (Scarborough-Agincourt) hosted the prime minister at a “Christmas on the Hill” celebration at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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US & Canada Society & Culture

Keith Getty urges worship artists to prioritize depth over trends, talks power of Christmas hymns

By The Christian Post

In an age when worship music trends come and go, modern hymnwriter Keith Getty is making a different appeal to artists and congregations alike: prioritize depth and scriptural soundness over popularity.
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US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Education

Parents fight against Minnesota state law preventing high school students from accessing financial help for faith-based universities

By Chris Eyte

A law by Minnesota governor and former Vice Presidential candidate Tim Walz banning some faith-based universities from offering free college credits to high school students in the midwest U.S. state of Minnesota’s pre-college credit program has been challenged in a federal court on Monday (Dec. 9) by a group of Christian parents and schools.
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US & Canada Society & Culture Family & Children Church & Missions

Nearly half of Americans don’t attend church at Christmas, report says; but many would join if invited

By Chris Eyte

Christmas is the season… to be doing something else rather than attend church for nearly half of Americans, according to a Lifeway Research study. Released statistics show that 47 percent usually attend church during the Christmas celebrations but 48 percent do not, with five percent unsure.

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Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Asia Church & Missions Education

Less than 8 min

Theological education in Asia is gaining strength as local institutions increasingly take ownership of training future leaders, according to Dr. Theresa Lua, general secretary of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). Lua spoke to Christian Daily International about Asian educators' efforts to contextualize curriculum, strengthen church partnerships, adapt to online learning and maintain biblical grounding in an evolving world.
Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Asia Religious Freedom

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Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

Europe Church & Missions

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‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Europe Church & Missions

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Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Asia Religious Freedom

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Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

US & Canada Europe Society & Culture

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US & Canada

Biola University launches new media studio to reach the film industry for Christ

Leading cause of death worldwide revealed in new report

Meta to remove 'biased' fact-checking with new user-based moderation system: 'once again prioritizing speech'

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces resignation

Surgeon General calls for cancer warning on alcoholic drinks

Canadian evangelical body raises concerns about proposal to remove charitable status from religious, pro-life groups

Evangelical Press Association revises Code of Ethics in light of Artificial Intelligence impact on publishing

Operation World celebrates 60 years since first edition of prayer guide: 'research that inspires prayer, prayer that changes nations'

Opinion

How Christian universities crash and burn

Faith and creativity emerges from migrant spaces to be a blessing

The world needs more competent leaders and here is how you can become one

What the (Hilton) National Prayer Breakfast 2025 taught me

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Canadians disagree on whether doctors should raise possibility of assisted dying with patients

39th US President, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Sunday school teacher: Jimmy Carter dies at 100

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau indicates approval for December to be marked as “Christian Heritage Month” in Canada

Keith Getty urges worship artists to prioritize depth over trends, talks power of Christmas hymns

Parents fight against Minnesota state law preventing high school students from accessing financial help for faith-based universities

Nearly half of Americans don’t attend church at Christmas, report says; but many would join if invited

Most Recent

Asia Theological Association head discusses contextual education, partnership with churches and biblical grounding amid changing times

Hindu in Pakistan facing pressure to convert to Islam shot dead

Find out how close you are to being considered a fool

‘Life on Stage’ brings the gospel to 10,000 in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

Armed robbers gang-rape Christian’s wife in Pakistan

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy this August

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