‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson passes away at 79, leaves 'legacy of love for God'

At the age of 79, Duck Dynasty's patriarch, husband, father, and grandfather, Phil Robertson, has died. 

"It was his testimony that changed his life, our families life, and thousands of others," said his granddaughter, Sadie Robertson. "Now he is experiencing it in the fullness. Fully alive in Christ. The new has come."

‘Heartbroken’: Newsboys Canadian tour cancelled as promoter and band trade blame

Update - Monday, May 26:

Fans who purchased tickets for the Winnipeg concert on June 6 will be receiving refunds from the Centennial Concert Hall box office, according to Gerry McDougal, manager of entertainment and marketing at the Concert Hall told CHVN in an email. 

"Patrons should look for an email coming soon from the venue regarding those instructions," McDougal said.


 

The Newsboys will no longer be touring Canada this spring, and both the band and the tour promoter are offering sharply different explanations for why.

Duck Dynasty’s Bella Robertson shares struggles with infertility

While fans of Duck Dynasty will soon get an inside look at the stars' personal lives, one couple will open up about challenges they have faced. 

Bella Robertson is the youngest daughter of Willie and Korie Robertson and shared that since her June 2021 wedding to Jacob Mayo, the couple has struggled with infertility. 

Pakistan working towards ending child marriage through law

On Monday this week, Pakistan's parliament passed an important bill that will take steps toward ending child marriages. 

On May 16, Sharmila Faruqui of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) was the one to introduce the bill. To her delight, the House members unanimously approved it. 

The next step was on Monday when PPP Sen. Sherry Rehman introduced the bill to the Senate. They passed it as well but not everyone was happy about it, as Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) of the Islamist party walked out. 

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.