Music
In 1989, the electronic music band Depeche Mode had their biggest hit: “Personal Jesus.” It sounded like a sardonic twist on authentic faith, musing about living life “second best,” but no worries, you can rest assured that “your own personal Jesus” will be a forgiver. You can “reach out, touch faith,” have someone “hear your […]
By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Canaan James Hill performs on “American Idol” in an episode that aired April 14, 2025. | YouTube/American Idol A teenager who aspires to become a preacher has advanced to the next round of the popular TV singing contest “American Idol,” while another Christian singer saw […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Monday, April 21, 2025 “American Idol” judge Carrie Underwood performs on April 20, 2025. | Screenshot/American Idol YouTube “American Idol” contestants, judges and special guests took viewers to church on Sunday night for an extended “Songs of Faith” episode that featured Christian artists CeCe Winans and Brandon Lake. Airing […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Saturday, April 19, 2025 World Vision Erica Campbell has always seen her music as ministry. As one-half of the Grammy award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary and now a celebrated solo artist, she’s built her life on faith, family and a desire to serve others. But a recent trip to […]
By CP Staff, Thursday, April 17, 2025 A large wooden cross is set to go up in Chicago’s Dealy Plaza. | Courtesy Thomas More Society A giant Christian cross is set to go up in downtown Chicago just in time for the Easter holiday. Chicago’s Daley Plaza will once again become a focal point for […]
Season 23 of American Idol may look different than most, and not just due to the variety of powerhouse vocals and incredible backstories of the latest contestants. Some may say this is the most faith-filled season yet, and the judges are praising one contestant in particular for bringing “Church to the Beach.” This past week, Idol contestants traveled to Hawaii […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Show Me Your Glory In the new documentary “Show Me Your Glory,” Eric and Kameron Swithin confront one of humanity’s oldest and most painful questions head-on: If God is good, why is there so much suffering in the world? Arriving in theaters nationwide in May, […]
By Leah MarieAnn Klett, Assistant Editor Monday, April 14, 2025 Angel Studios Angel Studios’ “The King of Kings” roared into theaters over the weekend with a projected $19 million domestic debut, setting a new record for a biblical animated film and earning one of cinema’s rarest honors: an A+ CinemaScore. Opening on 3,200 screens, the […]
By CP Staff, Saturday, April 12, 2025 De Afneming van het Kruis (The Descent from the Cross) After Jean-Baptist Jouvenet (1649–1717) The Netherlands Engraving 1809 | Courtesy Museum of the Bible As Christians worldwide prepare to commemorate the most sacred day in the Christian calendar, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., has unveiled […]
By Leonardo Blair, Senior Reporter Friday, April 11, 2025 Amy Grant is a six-time Grammy winning singer who started her career in contemporary Christian music. | YouTube/Today Six-time Grammy-winning Christian pop singer Amy Grant and other family members are locked in a legal fight to save a church in Nashville, Tennessee, founded by her great-grandfather, […]