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Grande Prairie Christian artist Brendi is back with new music. She has been putting in the work and pouring her energy into crafting songs. This year, we will see a steady stream of releases, with one song dropping almost every month, promising a string of tunes to carry us through June, July, and August. The goal? Ten tracks in total, each one a testament to dedication and a labour of love. 

The new album features her song, “Guiding my Life.” 

A priest from rural Manitoba is opening up about his unique path to ministry, which went from entertaining baseball fans in Winnipeg to caring for over a dozen parishes in western Manitoba. 

Being in ministry has been a lifelong journey for Father Jay Korban of Rossburn Ukrainian Catholic Pastoral District.

A man best known for his time on the stage with DC Talk and Toby Mac has passed away. 

Gabriel Patillo was a multi-talented man, who by the age of ten, was dancing onstage alongside DC Talk. He also performed in music videos for Brentwood Music and worked as a theatre kid for Opryland, all before age 15. 

As he grew into an adult, and with inspiration from his father, who was also in the entertainment business, Gabriel joined TobyMac's Diverse City team, singing background vocals, choreographing, dancing and co-producing tours. 

Well-known pastor and speaker Chuck Swindoll is changing titles at his church in Texas but not hanging up his pastor 'hat' just yet. 

This week Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, founded by Swindoll, announced that a new lead pastor will take over Swindoll's position starting May 1.

Jonathan Murphy, currently chair of pastoral ministries at Stonebriar, will take over the lead pastor position. Swindoll will continue preaching but switch his title to founding pastor.

Christian entertainment company, TruPlay Games, has released a new game. 

King David's Battles is a journey into the heart of an extraordinary hero. The new adventure game reflects the Christian company's commitment to build a beautiful, fun, world-class entertainment ultimately building character and nurturing faith. 

Diving into the realms of a 3000-year-old epic biblical saga, TruPlay is the first company to do so. 

Young adults from across Winnipeg and beyond are gearing up for the second annual Collide Conference next month.

"We have a heart and vision to see young people, this generation on fire for God and really passionate for Him, stepping into their calling and their purpose," Collide co-director Rhythm Knowler says.

Bestselling author and reality TV star Duane Chapman is getting set to release a new book. 

Best known for his role on the reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter, Duane Chapman reveals his most intimate stories, including his testimony in his follow-up memoir Nine Lives and Counting: A Bounty Hunter's Journey to Faith, Hope and Redemption. 

This book goes beyond the screen and shows Duane's journey through some of the darkest times of his life and the redemption he finds in the end. 

An American Idol contestant put God front and centre during a recent performance on the popular television show. 

21-year-old Abi Carter, who comes from what she says is a very religious household of seven, performed Hillsong UNITED's 'Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)' in a special episode live from Hawaii.

Fans in the crowd raised their arms in praise, while judges were almost brought to tears.

"I am shaking for you," said guest judge Tori Kelly. "I was rooting for you so hard. I feel a performance is all about creating moments and you did exactly that."

A new cafe opened up in New York last month that is spreading joy while employing people with Down Syndrome and Autism. 

Café Joyeux started in Paris, France in 2017 to help employ some of the most underemployed population. As of March of this year, the second Café Joyeux opened up in Manhattan. 

The café is a little different than a regular business as its number one priority isn't profit but rather inclusion. The non-profit employs people who have Down Syndrome or Autism. 

Singer, songwriter and 2x Grammy Award winner Lauren Daigle was presented with two plaques over the weekend. 

Her 2018 album, Look Up Child, was officially certified 2x Platinum and her single, 'Thank God I Do' received Gold Certification.