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A dream years in the making came roaring to life in southern Manitoba as Activate Motocross Ministry hosted its first ride day over the weekend.

Founder Kevin Nolt says around 30 to 35 riders came out to the track near Homewood on Saturday, ranging from kids on mini bikes to adults on larger machines.

“It turned out really good,” Nolt shared in an interview with CHVN. “I’m just happy to see that people enjoyed it and that they’re looking forward to doing more.”

Michael Cochren, lead singer of Cochren & Co., talks about the need for accountability in the Christian music industry. 

"Deeply disturbing things have come into the light and some are questioning the integrity of our entire corner of the world," says Cochren on Instagram. "I do believe that these things being exposed serves as clear evidence that God is not done with Christian music. He prunes the trees that belong to him."

The frontman of the band Tenth Avenue North, Mike Donehey, is sharing his thoughts on the Christian music scene since the controversy engulfing Michael Tait, former lead singer of the Newsboys, came out. 

"I want to say this about the state of the CCM industry," says Donehey on Instagram. "I've been in the CCM industry since 2007, when my band got signed, and I've seen a lot of good and some not-so-good."

Donahey has more recently released music as a solo artist; however, he is still in Tenth Avenue North. 

The filming is underway for The Chosen Season 6, which means they're stepping into the crucifixion story. 

The film and cast for the TV series depicting the life of Jesus and his followers are currently in Italy. 

"I'm filming and I've got some pretty intense crucifixion stuff this week, including mostly night shooting," says Director Dallas Jenkins on social media. "So it's going to be an intense week, very difficult. So please keep us in mind and in your prayers for that."

Pastor Terrance Richmond not only leads his congregation in Vancouver on Sundays through sermons, but he also shares the gospel through his hip-hop music. 

Richmond and his wife planted the church, Love Quest International, in Vancouver in January 2016. Even before this time, Richmond has been writing and releasing Christian hip-hop music, including with Scribe (AKA Troy Lydiate), who attends his church. 

The Newsboys spoke out at a recent concert in Phoenix, Arizona, reacting to recent allegations against their former bandmate, Michael Tait.

Before hitting the stage at the Elevate Music Festival, Adam Agee, the band's current lead singer, made a statement. 

The lead singer of the Christian band Cochren and Co., Michael Cochren, is celebrating a miracle with his wife, after almost a decade of prayers. 

"After 8 years of praying, longing, weeping, pleading for what we knew could only be a miracle - God has blessed us with a baby on the way," says Cochren on Instagram.

Cochren and his wife Leah, who is also a part of the band, know firsthand the pain of infertility. The couple is sharing this exciting announcement with all their fans while honouring others who are walking the same journey. 

Country Christian artist Anne Wilson has released a new single, sharing her very own "God Story."

"Wrote 'God Story' with my friends @matthewjwest and @jeffpardo while we were on the road this past spring," says Wilson. "Love collaborating with them."

For the first time in over a decade, the four original members of Third Day will be on stage together. 

The group is reuniting for a 30th anniversary tour that will go through 30 cities, kicking off in spring 2026, before wrapping up with a hometown show in Atlanta. 

For nearly 30 years, Mac Powell, Mark Lee, David Carr and Tai Anderson made up the band. 

Canadian artist Dan Bremnes has released his latest EP, The Hero.

The four-track EP explores what it means to be a hero. 

"The Hero is out today. The first of 3 chapters. ‘The Hero & The Villain’ I’m super proud of this project and all of the talent involved in bringing it to life!," Bremnes said on social media.