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The past few years of comedian John Crist's life have been a rollercoaster — from a stint in rehab to his recent engagement.

"The best thing that’s ever happened to me in my entire life by far, I love you so much @lyfeoflyd," says Crist on social media. 

Crist's fiancée, Lydia Fielder, is a co-anchor for Nashville TV station WSMV-TV.

A recent discovery in Abu Dhabi is showcasing a thriving Christianity in a place that was formerly thought to be overrun by other religions.

Archaeologists and researchers recently found a plaque made of plaster that dates back 1,400 years, to the seventh and eighth centuries. 

At the bottom of the plaque, there are stepping stones that depict Golgatha with a cross that takes up the rest of the plaque. 

Once called “opium for the people” by Soviets, Christianity became the strength that helped independent Ukraine endure.

On August 24, Ukraine marked 34 years of independence. These years have been a gradual rebuilding of national identity, language, and culture. Freedom came not only politically, but also spiritually, as the church — long persecuted under the USSR — was finally free. Vladimir Lenin’s famous line, “Religion is opium for the people,” had been the guiding philosophy behind decades of oppression.

Zach Williams recently released a powerful new single called "Hated" off his upcoming album. 

"This song is about making peace with the fact that not everyone will understand or agree with your faith,” Williams said. “At the end of the day, I’d rather be known for following Jesus than for compromising who I am to fit in."

Williams album Jesus Loves will be released in full on Sept. 19, 2025. It has 12 songs, including the title track and another single featuring CAIN. 

An NBA veteran is reminding Christians and young athletes to embrace their faith boldly, despite what others think. 

Jonathan Isaac from the Orlando Magic unveiled a signed pair of Judah 1 sneakers as part of the latest addition to the Museum of the Bible. 

The shoes are part of the "Impact of the Bible" exhibit, which shows how God has influenced different aspects of life such as art, education, and architecture.

For the first time in three years, four-time Grammy Award-winning artist Lecrae has released a new studio album.

Reconstruction features several collaborations, including Madison Ryann Ward, Torey D’Shaun, Jackie Hill Perry, Propaganda, MEEZO!, Aklesso, and Hollyn.

"When life feels like it’s unravelling, God may be shaking the foundations, not to destroy us, but to rebuild something deeper, truer," Lecrae said on social media. 

Author and singer Tasha Layton has released a new single ahead of the upcoming album, Life In Me.

The new track, "The One You Love," features fellow powerhouse, Rachael Lampa.

"This song really speaks to who we are in Christ," shares Tasha Layton. "When the world says so many things about who I am and who I'm not, I can rest in the beautiful truth that...I am the one He loves. Nothing else matters more than that. It's a soul-satisfying truth that brings us peace despite our circumstances."

Courtney Smallbone recently opened up about the miracle of her son after he essentially died in his crib. 

Smallbone, the wife of Luke Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY, was recently sharing her son's miracle story on the Heaven Meets Earth Podcast with Abigail Robertson and Ryan Bethea.

The couple have four children. When their third child, Leo, was just eight weeks old, they thought they had lost him. 

A country rock Christian band from Saskatchewan with family ties has turned their miracle story into a means of sharing the gospel through song. 

"Me and my wife got married very young," says Joel Ivey, the co-lead singer and guitarist of Collect Assembly. "I was 20 and she was 18. I knew Morgan, her little sister, since she was very young. The calling to do music together was there."

Collect Assembly was created by Ivey and his sister-in-law, Morgan Groenewald. Their latest single, "Echo," was written during an Easter family gathering, according to Ivey. 

Focus on the Family's founder James C. Dobson passed away Thursday morning. 

"Today we remember a hero of the faith," says Focus on the Family on their Facebook page. "Our Founder, Dr. James C. Dobson, passed away this morning."

Focus on the Family radio programs that often include the voice of Dobson are played on over 3,000 radio facilities in North America and in twenty-seven languages in approximately 4,130 additional facilities in over 160 other countries.