Christian News

Several Christian artists made a special appearance during a national broadcast on Tuesday night.

It was all part of the "CMA Country Christmas" special. A broadcast that has been ongoing for 15 years. 

for KING + COUNTRY performed "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" with country artist, Carin Leon. 

Meet the Wayana and Trio peoples of Suriname, who are getting ready to harness radio for Christ. 

Before the 1960s, the Wayana and the Trio had little contact with the outside world. They were shrinking in number. But then God used Ivan and Doris Schoen and their family to bring the good news of Jesus.

Today, the Wayana and Trio want other tribes like them to meet Jesus, too. Trans World Radio (TWR) is partnering with Tom Schoen, who continues to serve alongside these tribes. 

Former NFL player Randy Moss is asking for prayers as he battles an ongoing health issue. 

The former New England Patriots player turned ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown host was bombarded with messages after a recent broadcast in which Moss' eyes are yellow. 

"You were talking about my eyes last week," said Moss in a post on Instagram. "I just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally."

Music has always been a part of the Smallbone family's lives. Growing up, it kept food on their table and a roof over their heads. 

Rebecca St. James started her singing career at just 12 years old, followed by her brothers, Luke and Joel Smallbone who formed for KING + COUNTRY.

That gift of music continues to be passed on, with Luke's son Phoenix joining the band to play drums alongside his dad and uncle during their Drummer Boy Concert Tour.

Paul Baloche has touched down in Winnipeg and now is asking for prayers.

Dec. 2 kicks of his Christmas Worship Tour in Winnipeg and before he takes the stage, he went on his Instagram asking for prayers. "I find that it's pride but I don't ask for prayer a lot," he said in the video. "I just soldier on and press on in my own strength and I pray but I typically don't ask others. I feel that I would really appreciate any prayer."

A classic Christmas carol is getting a fresh twist from two Canadian artists. 

Made in Manitoba's Barbara Joy Siemens is teaming up with Chelsea Amber for 'O Holy Night.' "Chelsea and I have been singing together for a little while, her being my vocal coach and so we've had some plans to do this," Siemens says. 

Bishop T.D. Jakes is recovering at home after experiencing a medical incident while preaching on Sunday, Nov. 24. 

In a live stream of the service, Jakes, 67, founder and senior pastor of The Potter’s House Church, can be seen lowering his mic before his body begins to shudder and twitch. Several people then began rushing to the stage to help him before rushing him to the hospital.

On Friday, Bishop Jakes was released from hospital.

Astrophysicist Hugh Ross had a video conversation with a well-known pastor to explain how scientifically accurate the Bible is. 

"I spent 18 months, one or two hours a night, studying the Bible," says Ross in a video on social media. "When I finally got to Revelation 22, I realized I had not been able to find a single, provable, error or contradiction."

Ross was being interviewed by Mike Signorelli, author, speaker, and the lead pastor and founder of V1 Church in New York City.

A sparkle of joy has been added to the Nelon family after a year of tragedy.  

On Sunday, Dec. 1, Autumn Nelon Streetman and her husband, Jamie, welcomed their son Rhett James Streetman to the world.

Rhett was born just before 8 p.m. weighing in at 7lbs, 9oz.

"The hardest but most rewarding thing I’ve ever done," said Autumn in a post on Facebook. "Happy birthday Mama, I think you would love this birthday gift."

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is one of the latest movies to be filmed in Winnipeg and features a father-son duo from Winnipeg. 

Matthew and Levi Ostrove were both excited to be in the latest film from The Chosen's, Dallas Jenkins. 

"We were sent emails [from Madlib Casting] and we were very happy to get them," Matthew said.