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Christian artist Tauren Wells has recently announced that he's releasing his first book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life.

"I feel like I've been holding my breath waiting to tell you all about this," says Wells on social media. "I've written my first book, and it's available for pre-order."

Wells shared that the foreword was written by the well-known pastor of Elevation Church, Steven Furtick and is also endorsed by basketball legend Steph Curry, pastor Joel Osteen and evangelist Michael Todd.

Grant Memorial Church will soon be filled with the sounds of nostalgic worship.

Following the success of the first Throwback Worship event, the church is hosting a second one.

With uncertainty looming over the University of Manitoba as a potential faculty strike approaches, Segue mentor Tammy Junghans is no stranger to navigating these challenges.

"Students are uncertain about what things are going to look like," she said. "How long could this strike last? Is there going to be a strike? Can I cross a picket line? Are my teachers still going to be teaching even if there is a strike?"

David Leonard recently traded his studio for a secluded cabin to record his latest album.

Leonard and a few of his close musical friends packed up what they needed and headed out to an old cabin in a secluded area in Franklin, Tennessee.

"We went out there for a whole week and fell in love with creating in isolation, away from the world," said Leonard. "There was something about being isolated from the world and just getting lost in the music. I recommend it to everyone who's trying to make a record."

Last week, 260 people got to walk free for the first time in a long time, thanks to the efforts of International Justice Mission (IJM) and other local Thai authorities. 

The victims were working in industrial-scale, online scamming operations based in Myawaddy, Myanmar, and were from all over the world, including 19 different countries. 

Growing up as a pastor's kid, Dan Bremnes always believed in God. Until one day, he realized he didn't. 

"When I was young, it was simple," says Bremnes about his faith journey. "I went to YWAM after I graduated high school. That was amazing. I think what happened in my 30s, I got burnt out on religion. I saw too much and knew too much. All of my foundations started to disappear."

These moments of doubting his faith while touring as a Christian artist bothered Bremnes. 

A church in Arizona has stepped outside the box, releasing a lighthearted spoof of The Office, this time, offering a comedic peek inside the church office.

Christ Greenfield Church released the first episode of The Church Office at the end of 2024 and it was well received by all. 

"This was randomly in my recommended videos and I’m so glad that it was!," said one fan. "As a Christian and a huge fan of The Office, this was a fun crossover!"

As they settle into their new lineup, the Newsboys are gearing up to release fresh music.

It was about a month and a half ago when Michael Tait announced that after 15 years, he was stepping down as the band's lead singer. 

Since then, Adam Agee, a guitarist with the Newsboys for three years, was been promoted to frontman. 

"The last six weeks have been quite a journey, but through it all, God has continually shown His faithfulness to us," said the band in a post on social media. "We are excited about our future, just the four of us."

At the age of 82, Dolly Parton's husband passed away in Nashville on March 3. 

"Carl and I spent many wonderful years together," says Parton on social media in a statement. "Words can't do justice to the love we shared for over 60 years. Thank you for your prayers and sympathy."

Parton and Carl Thomas Dean got married on May 30, 1966. The two have been together her entire musical career. 

Gather25, a new initiative to bring the world together in prayer and worship, was beyond successful, reaching millions of people across the globe, including in Winnipeg.

Millions of people worldwide praised God through live-streaming technology, putting him front and centre Friday and Saturday.

"I felt a fool so many days in the last 2 years. But we are not fools to put the full weight of our trust in God!!" ," said Jennie Allen, who felt called by God to host this event.