Los Angeles-area Christians shine as wildfires burn homes and churches

“One of the windstorms blew, and it was like a fireball, and it blew straight toward me. All I could do was just back up, and that was it. I had to get out of there.”

Eon Walk — chief financial officer for the Pasadena Church of Christ, also known as the Kinneloa congregation — recounted her experience trying to enter the Southern California church building as the Eaton Fire encroached.

She wanted to save the building blueprints and grab a fire extinguisher to stop a nearby bush fire from spreading. But she returned home empty-handed.

'Beauty for Ashes': Winnipeg’s new TV show uplifts viewers with stories of hope▶️

Former CHVN on-air host Dana Rogalsky is the new host of a Christian TV show called Beauty for Ashes

"Square One World Media started in 1947 as a little gospel radio show," says Rogalsky. "Since then it's transformed into an amazing media company. They have programs in all these different languages. The one that I'm doing is Beauty for Ashes." 

The show will premiere on Youtube on Jan. 20 with five episodes to follow. 

Samantha Ebert releases 'unapologetically honest' new single ▶️

Canadian Christian singer and songwriter Samantha Ebert is releasing her second single, "Overthinking," on Friday. 

"I wrote it in a very similar way and sound to 'Flowers,'" says Ebert, referencing her first single. "It's an honest prayer. You're just telling God what you're going through and it's more of a song where you're venting about your struggles."

For a few years Ebert has struggled with Lyme Disease. 

Newsboys reflect on Michael Tait’s departure, will continue on Worldwide Revival Nights Tour

The Newsboys are expressing gratitude for Michael Tait’s years as their lead singer and reassuring fans that the band’s mission remains the same as they move into a new chapter.

Tait and the band announced on Thursday afternoon that they are parting ways.

“Newsboys was founded in 1989 by a group of people with a calling to use music to bring people closer to the Lord,” the band shared in a statement on their social media channels.

Guinness World Record holder Arthur Blessitt dies at age 84

A famous evangelist who carried a 12-foot cross on all seven continents has died at the age of 84. 

Arthur Blessitt who earned the Guinness World Record for longest pilgrimage passed away on January 14, 2025 according to a statement on his Facebook page. The post was written in the first person and shared just before 1:30 p.m.

Blessitt is survived by his wife Denise, seven children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Tasha Layton announces first-ever live worship album

Christian recording artist and author Tasha Layton is preparing to release her first-ever live worship album. 

Worship Through It Live was recorded at Hope UC in Thompson's Station, Tennessee and was captured during an honest night of raw worship with friends just 10  days after Layton and her team came up with the idea to do the live recording.

Guinness World Record holder Arthur Blessitt dies at age 84

A famous evangelist who carried a 12-foot cross on all seven continents has died at the age of 84. 

Arthur Blessitt who earned the Guinness World Record for longest pilgrimage passed away on January 14, 2025 according to a statement on his Facebook page. The post was written in the first person and shared just before 1:30 p.m.

Blessitt is survived by his wife Denise, seven children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.