From piano worship covers to his debut album, Dwsyn shares heart behind project ▶️

An up-and-coming Christian singer is gearing up for his debut album release. 

Dwsyn's Closer to Your Heart was released today and he is excited to hear what listeners think of the project. "There's one cover on the album of "This is how I Thank the Lord." It's a popular song that most people know and I put a dance spin on it, and I think it's really cool," Dwsyn said.

From piano worship covers to his debut album, Dwsyn shares heart behind project ▶️

An up-and-coming Christian singer is gearing up for his debut album release. 

Dwsyn's Closer to Your Heart was released today and he is excited to hear what listeners think of the project. "There's one cover on the album of "This is how I Thank the Lord." It's a popular song that most people know and I put a dance spin on it, and I think it's really cool," Dwsyn said.

Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Quebec's secularism law

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a challenge of Quebec's secularism law, setting up a final legal battle between the provincial government and minority and civil rights groups that say the legislation is discriminatory and unconstitutional.

The country's top court announced Thursday morning it has granted leave to appeal to several groups that oppose the law, which prohibits civil servants in positions of authority, including teachers and police officers, from wearing religious symbols on the job.

Former priest pleads guilty to indecent assaults of children in Nunavut

A defrocked Catholic priest pleaded guilty Thursday to indecent assaults against seven children decades ago in Nunavut.

Court heard Eric Dejaeger committed the offences between 1978 and 1982 at or near the hamlet of Igloolik. Six of the children were girls and one a boy. 

Prosecutor Emma Baasch described each of the assaults in graphic detail in the Nunavut Court of Justice.

In some cases, it began with the priest offering the children candy. Court heard Dejaeger gave a picture of Jesus to one girl to colour before taking her on his lap and assaulting her. 

Quinn Throness releases new song “Work You’ve Begun”

Quinn Throness has unveiled her latest single, Work You’ve Begun, a heartfelt song inspired by her personal spiritual journey. Written in the quiet hours of the night, the song reflects on the universal Christian desire to grow in Christ’s likeness and the promise from Philippians 1:6 that God will continue His work in us until it is complete. 

Angel Studios’ fans pay it forward offering free tickets for teachers to see new film

Angel Studios is preparing to release a new film based on the true story of a teacher’s profound influence on a struggling student.

In advance of its Jan. 24, 2025 release and thanks to some generous fans of Angel Studios, they are proud to announce a special offer for teachers to attend a free screening of the highly anticipated film Brave The Dark.

Duck Dynasty returning after 8-year hiatus without patriarch Phil Robertson

Exciting news for fans of Duck Dynasty. The popular docu-series is being rebooted and will return to screens this summer. 

The latest version of this show will be called Duck Dynasty: The Revival and will feature Willie and Korie Robertson and their growing adult children as they pass down their legacy and plan the future of their family business, Duck Commander.  

A&E has ordered two seasons of the show, which will mean 20 one-hour episodes.  

Iranians punished with longer prison sentences for practicing Christianity

Christians in Iran were sentenced to a combined total of over 250 years in prison last year — a sixfold increase compared to 2023, a report released on Monday revealed.

In all, 96 Christians were sentenced to a combined 263 years behind bars in 2024. That’s compared to 22 Christians sentenced to 43½ years in 2023.

Ellie Holcomb hopes new children's book will serve as reminder that God loves to make all things new

Ellie Holcomb hopes her new book will serve as a reminder that God loves to make all things new.

The award-winning author and songwriter will release her fourth children's book, Spring Sings, next month.

Holcomb is using this new book as a way to encourage young readers to watch how the world slowly wakes from winter into new life in the spring.

Pastor Matt Chandler back home after mysterious illness leaves him hospitalized

Matt Chandler, pastor of The Village Church in Texas, is back home after spending much of this week in hospital dealing with the same mysterious illness his wife recently recovered from. 

Matt's wife, Lauren reached out earlier this week saying Matt was battling the same symptoms that she experienced at the beginning of the month.