Breanna Nix to make Grand Ole Opry debut following American Idol success

It's been less than a week since Breanna Nix placed third in American Idol, and already doors are opening for her to share her faith on a bigger stage.

The Christian country singer announced Thursday that she will be performing at the Grand Ole Opry on June 5, 2025. 

"I’m beyond overjoyed," said Nix. "This moment has been on my bucket list for years, and getting to finally check it off feels surreal."

This is the first big performance for Nix since the show ended last Sunday.  

Podcaster Joe Rogan is consistently 'attending church,' says theologian Wesley Huff

Since Canadian Apologist Wesley Huff was a guest on Joe Rogan's podcast, the host has been 'attending church' and asking more questions. 

The 'Joe Rogan Experience' is the No. 1 listened to podcast on Spotify's platform since 2020. While Rogan has never claimed to be a Christian, he dives theologically deep with many of his guests, including Huff for a three-hour discussion in January

Celebration of Life for Pastor Tomislav Milardovic set for this weekend in Winnipeg

Friends and family of Tomislav Milardovic will gather together this weekend to remember the young pastor and rapper.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, at the Deliverance Centre Church at 1831 Selkirk Avenue.

The family is inviting everyone from pastors to prayer warriors to musicians, singers, family and friends to remember Milardovic.

Friday's celebration services will run from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Saturday will begin at 6 p.m. and will be followed up with a supper. 

NFL rookie gets baptized after finding identity in Christ rather than stats

A rookie running back on the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League said he experienced "one of the most powerful and meaningful moments” after being baptized. 

Kaleb Johnson shared that he found his identity in God rather than his football career. 

The 21-year-old Ohio native shared a video on social media of the special moment, captioning the post, "Today, I experienced one of the most powerful and meaningful moments of my life, my baptism."

‘I was running toward something’: Franni Cash opens up about leaving We The Kingdom

Nearly two years after stepping away from her family band, We The Kingdom, Franni Cash is finally sharing the heart behind her decision.

Through her latest single as a solo artist, "Koolaid," Cash opens up about the personal journey that led her to walk away from the chart-topping Christian group.

"I left my band of seven years, not because I was running from something but because I was running toward something," said Cash. "Toward using my voice to tell my story so I could connect on a deeper level."

'God is good': American Idol winner gives God all the glory

The latest winner of American Idol is still trying to process the big win. 

On Sunday, the top three contestants, physical education teacher Jamal Roberts, 27, John Foster, 18, and stay-at-home Christian mom Breanna Nix, 25, performed duet songs alongside some big-name artists. 

Breanna Nix sang Daddy's DNA with Christian artist Brandon Lake. Jamal Roberts sang "Liar" and "Unpretty" alongside Jelly Roll, and John Foster performed with one of the judges, Luke Bryan, singing a medley of country songs. 

After 11 years, Christian tracks hitting Billboard's Hot 100 chart

Brandon Lake and Forrest Frank are making waves as their songs have broken out on Billboard's Hot 100 songs from any genre. 

Within the past year, names such as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Kendrick Lamar have often been seen on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. However, two Christian artists have broken through recently, defying music genre boundaries. 

After 11 years without Christian artists on it, other than Christmas music, the chart is showing that Christian music has a place.