(ChurchLeaders) Acclaimed actor, director and producer Denzel Washington recently appeared on Instagram Live for a conversation with his friend, A.R. Bernard, the lead pastor of the Christian Cultural Center in Brooklyn, New York. During the discussion, Washington shared examples of the grace God has shown him over the years, especially through his family and the Holy … [Read more...] about Denzel Washington: Prayer and the Holy Spirit Have Protected Me
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Israel Orders Us-Based Christian TV Channel off Air
(ABC News) Israeli regulators on Sunday announced they ordered a U.S.-based evangelical broadcaster taken off the air, saying the channel hid its missionary agenda when it applied for a license. In his decision, Asher Biton, the chairman of the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Council, said he had informed “GOD TV” on Thursday that it had seven days to stop … [Read more...] about Israel Orders Us-Based Christian TV Channel off Air
Joy FM Raises $140k in Support of Struggling Christian Bands
(ChurchLeaders) TobyMac, Mandisa, and for KING & COUNTRY—along with many others in the entertainment industry—are struggling financially because of the coronavirus pandemic. So in early June, Christian radio station 99.1 Joy FM decided to ask listeners to donate to a virtual tip jar in order to mitigate the losses of Christian artists and their crews. “I don’t think, … [Read more...] about Joy FM Raises $140k in Support of Struggling Christian Bands
Lebron James Raises $100 Million for New Media Company
(The Hill) NBA star LeBron James and agent Maverick Carter have raised $100 million in an effort to launch a media company featuring African American content creators geared toward the community. James and Carter, who doubles as the Los Angeles Lakers star's business partner, launched their business, called Springhill Co., shortly before the coronavirus pandemic essentially … [Read more...] about Lebron James Raises $100 Million for New Media Company
Kristen Bell Announces She Will No Longer Voice a Mixed-Race Character on ‘Central Park’
(ForEveryMom) Kristen Bell announced Wednesday that she would no longer be voicing the mixed-race character Molly, on Apple TV+’s new animated series, Central Park. The decision comes amid the ongoing national conversation about race, which was ignited by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody last month. The actress took to social media Wednesday with a … [Read more...] about Kristen Bell Announces She Will No Longer Voice a Mixed-Race Character on ‘Central Park’